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I MESSENGERVOLUME 3 ISSUE 14 DECEMBER 6 2013
Artwork by Nile Livingston
Our Hero
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The I MESSENGER Family gives thanks and extends heartfelt wishes for the best for each and everyone And remember that for this short time we are on this earth we can do so much to make this world a better place
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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 OwenIMESSENGER is committed to informing inspiring enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to wwwmyimessengercom
Bishop Michael McKee North Texas United Methodist Church Mrs Michael McKee Mr Carrie Holmes Rev Dr Zan Holmes Representative Helen Giddings Pastor Dianna Masters and Rev Dr Henry L Masters
Tune in to K104 and KRNB 1057
to find out how you can get tickets to
KWANZAAFEST
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American Way 19
Living a lifeThe death of President Nelson Mandela
touched the lives of so many of all ages He was the good that we each deeply want to see in ourselves
Upon hearing the news immediately I thought about an old friend Pius Njawe and recalled sitting in the offices of Le Messager Newspaper in Cameroon looking at a picture of Pius and President Mandela together
The two had similar stories While President Mandela spent 27 years in prison all because of his desire to eradicate injustices Pius Njawe spent about a year in prison but he was arrested more than 125 times as he used his publication to address social ills and corrupt governments In addition to receiving the Percy Qoboza Award from the National Association of Black Journalists in 2000 Pius was named one of International Press Institutes 50 World Press Freedom Heroes of the previous 50 years
During my week-long visit it was apparent that Pius was held in high esteem by the ldquopeoplerdquo Whether we were at the airport traveling through various areas or visiting businesses people showed their love for and appreciation of Pius and Le Messager He was their hero an unyielding soldier in the struggle for freedom
It was a sad day almost a year after LeMessager celebrated its 30th year in existence Pius was killed in a car accident while visiting America In his obituary the New York Times described him as a symbol of opposition to the autocratic regime of (President) Paul Biya
There are so many other valiant men and women who have occupied time and space on this earth leaving an indelible mark while also leaving the world in a much better place
As this year comes to a close and as we prepare to celebrate the life of President Mandela it is imperative that we re-examine reassess and possibly re-direct ourselves After all we have so much and can do so much more if we focus on living a life worthy of celebrating In July under the leadership of Rep Helen Giddings and a stellar committee we observed Nelson Mandela International Day The only thing that would have made it better would have been having President Mandela with us
The cover portrait is the beautiful work of Nile Livingston The talented young artist is making her mark I know we will be hearing more from her and seeing more of her exquisite works And when her time on this earth comes to an end her legacy like that of Pius and Mr Mandela will be worthy of a celebration
I know itrsquos easier to just exist to live from day to day doing your own thing Those are the people however that the Rev Al Sharpton says are the hardest to deliver a eulogy for Instead the eulogist has to either go off on a tangent about some story that will be soothing to the family or ldquohallucinaterdquo a eulogy
Mr Mandela could have easily denounced his beliefs and received an entirely different outcome But who would have benefited Instead he fought the good fight standing for what was right regardless of the penalty and like other great leaders he will always be remembered
We each have to make a decision about our lives By choosing to live over just existing this world would be such a better place After all whatrsquos the difference between someone who is on life support for 50 years and someone who just exists for 50 years Not a thing But that person who really lives oh they are the ones whose shoulders we stand on
Can someone stand on your shoulders Are we living lives worth remembering or celebrating
Cheryl
Shersquos Still Not Our Sister21
Cheryl Smith
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combinationNelson Mandela
Art Tribute to Nelson Mandela by young visual artist Nile Livingston
Philadelphia-native 25 year-old emerging visual artist Nile Livingston decided to create two pieces of art to mark the passing of legendary hero Both drawings were crafted with color sharpie markers on 11 x 85 paper Visit Nile Livingstons website wwwnilelivingstoncom
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Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in Mvezo Transkei on July 18 1918 to Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people Jongintaba Dalindyebo
His father died when he was a child and the young Rolihlahla became a ward of Jongintaba at the Great Place in Mqhekezweni Hearing the elderrsquos stories of his ancestorrsquos valour during the wars of resistance he dreamed also of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his people
He attended primary school in Qunu where his teacher Miss Mdingane gave him the name Nelson in accordance with the custom to give all school children ldquoChristianrdquo names
He completed his Junior Certificate at Clarkebury Boarding Institute and went on to Healdtown a Wesleyan secondary school of some repute where he matriculated
Nelson Mandela began his studies for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University College of Fort Hare but did not complete the degree there as he was expelled for joining in a student protest He completed his BA through the University of South Africa and went back to Fort Hare for his graduation in 1943
On his return to the Great Place at Mkhekezweni the King was furious and said if he didnrsquot return to Fort Hare he would arrange wives for him and his cousin Justice They ran away to Johannesburg instead arriving there in
1941 There he worked as a mine security officer and after meeting Walter Sisulu an estate agent who introduced him to Lazar Sidelsky He then did his articles through the firm of attorneys Witkin Eidelman and Sidelsky
Meanwhile he began studying for an LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand By his own
admission he was a poor student and left the university in 1948 without graduating He only started studying again through the University of London and also did not complete that degree
In 1989 while in the last months of his imprisonment he obtained an LLB through the University of South Africa He graduated in absentia at a ceremony in Cape Town
Nelson Mandela while increasingly politically involved from 1942 only joined the African National Congress in 1944 when he helped formed the ANC Youth League
In 1944 he married Walter Sisulursquos cousin Evelyn Mase a nurse They had two sons Madiba Thembekile lsquoThembirsquo and Makgatho
and two daughters both called Makaziwe the first of whom died in infancy They effectively separated in 1955 and divorced in 1958 Nelson Mandela rose through the ranks of the ANCYL and through its work the ANC adopted in 1949 a more radical mass-based policy the Programme of Action In 1952 he was chosen at the National Volunteer-in-Chief of the Defiance Campaign with Maulvi Cachalia as his Deputy This campaign of civil disobedience against six unjust laws was a joint programme between the ANC and the South African Indian Congress He and 19 others were charged under the Suppression of Communism Act for their part in the campaign and sentenced to nine months hard labour suspended for two yearsA two-year diploma in law on
top of his BA allowed Nelson Mandela to practice law and in August 1952 he and Oliver Tambo established South Africarsquos first black law firm Mandela and Tambo
At the end of 1952 he was banned for the first time As a restricted person he was only able to secretly watch as the Freedom Charter was adopted at Kliptown on 26 June 1955
Nelson Mandela has written of how denied contact with children during decades in prison
he has taken great pleasure in their company Credit Nelson Mandela Foundation
Rolihlahla ldquoNelsonrdquo Mandela
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Nelson Mandela was arrested in a countrywide police swoop of 156 activists on 5 December 1955 which led to the 1956 Treason Trial Men and women of all races found themselves in the dock in the marathon trial that only ended when the last 28 accused including Mr Mandela were acquitted on 29 March 1961
On 21 March 1960 police killed 69 unarmed people in a protest at Sharpeville against the pass laws This led to the countryrsquos first state of emergency on 31 March and the banning of the ANC and the Pan Africanist Congress on 8 April Nelson Mandela and his colleagues in the Treason Trial were among the thousands detained during the state of emergency
During the trial on 14 June 1958 Nelson Mandela married a social worker Winnie Madikizela They had two daughters Zenani and Zindziswa The couple divorced in 1996
Days before the end of the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela travelled to Pietermaritzburg to speak at the All-in Africa Conference which resolved he should write to Prime Minister Verwoerd requesting a non-racial national convention and to warn that should he not agree there would be a national strike against South Africa becoming a republic
As soon as he and his colleagues were acquitted in the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela went underground and began planning a national strike for 29 30 and 31 March In the face of a massive mobilization of state security the strike was called off early In June 1961 he was asked to lead the armed struggle and helped to establish Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation)
On 11 January 1962 using the adopted name David Motsamayi Nelson Mandela left South Africa secretly He travelled around Africa and visited England to gain support for the armed struggle He received military training in Morocco and Ethiopia and returned to South Africa in July 1962 He was arrested in a police roadblock outside Howick on 5 August while returning from KwaZulu-Natal where he briefed
ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli about his trip
He was charged with leaving the country illegally and inciting workers to strike He was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment which he began serving in Pretoria Local Prison On 27 May 1963 he was transferred to Robben Island and returned to Pretoria on 12 June Within a month police raided a secret hide-out in Rivonia used by ANC and Communist Party activists and several of his comrades were arrested
In October 1963 Nelson Mandela joined nine others on trial for sabotage in what became known as the Rivonia Trial Facing the death penalty his words to the court at the end of his famous lsquoSpeech from the Dockrsquo on 20 April 1964 became immortalized
ldquoI have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an
ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to dierdquo
On 11 June 1964 Nelson Mandela and seven other accused Walter Sisulu Ahmed Kathrada Govan Mbeki Raymond Mhlaba Denis Goldberg Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni were convicted and the next day were sentenced to life imprisonment Denis Goldberg was sent to Pretoria Prison because he was white while the others went to Robben Island
Nelson Mandelarsquos mother died in 1968 and his eldest son Thembi in 1969 He was not allowed to attend their funerals
On 31 March 1982 Nelson Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town
with Sisulu Mhlaba and Mlangeni Kathrada joined them in October When he returned to the prison in November 1985 after prostate surgery Nelson Mandela was held alone Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee had visited him in hospital Later Nelson Mandela initiated talks about an ultimate meeting between the apartheid government and the ANC
In 1988 he was treated for Tuberculosis and was transferred on 7 December 1988 to a house at Victor Verster Prison near Paarl He was released from its gates on Sunday 11 February 1990 nine days after the unbanning of the ANC and the PAC and nearly four months after the release of the remaining Rivonia comrades Throughout his imprisonment he had rejected at least three conditional offers of release
Nelson Mandela immersed himself into official talks to end white minority rule and in 1991 was elected ANC President to replace his ailing friend Oliver Tambo In 1993 he and President FW de Klerk jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize and on 27 April 1994 he voted for the first time in his life
On 10 May 1994 he was inaugurated South Africarsquos first democratically elected President On his 80th birthday in 1998 he married Graccedila Machel his third wife
True to his promise Nelson Mandela stepped down in 1999 after one term as President He continued to work with the Nelson Mandela Childrenrsquos Fund he set up in 1995 and established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela-Rhodes Foundation
In April 2007 his grandson Mandla Mandela became head of the Mvezo Traditional Council at a ceremony at the Mvezo Great Place
Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy equality and learning Despite terrible provocation he never answered
racism with racism His life has been an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation
Parliament Square
Mandela and his second wife Winnie Madikizela at their wedding in 1958 Credit MediaClubSA
Graccedila Machel widow o f M o z a m b i c a n president Samora M a c h e l m a r r i e d Nelson Mandela on his 80th birthday in
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ldquoThe Honorable Nelson Mandela embodied the hopes dreams aspirations and values of all who seek justice against tremendous odds He responded to unfathomable violence with peace and courage and in doing so he forever changed the worldrdquo
Roslyn BrockChairman of the NAACP Board of Directors
ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos legacy remains an inspiration for the work of the NAACP In Mandelarsquos name we must continue to bring attention to all aspects of global apartheid characterized by poverty inequality discrimination and prejudice of all kindrdquo
Dr David Emmanuel Goatley Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the NAACP
Board of Directors ldquoThe world has lost one of the great statesmen of our time ndash a man who spent 27 years in prison because he believed in the cause of equality His loss should set an example for political leaders still here that there is a need to lead and govern in a manner that is equitable to all peoplerdquo
Bill Lucymember of the NAACP National Board of Directors
and labor leader
ldquoPresident Mandela was humanityrsquos greatest living hero His unwavering sense of justice and peace transformed a nation and inspired the worldrdquo
Lorraine Miller Interim NAACP President and CEO
Texas joins the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela one of historyrsquos bravest leaders His sacrifice and courage in the face of unspeakable hardship demonstrated the extent to which some must fight for their freedom We must all honor his legacy as we continue the struggle to improve all peoplesrsquo lives My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
ldquoNelson Mandela has been a courageous hero of the international civil rights movement His life stands as a timeless example of freedom justice and sacrifice for the greater good of South Africa and the world As the first black President of South Africa his courageous lifelong commitment to the principles of democracy have - and continue to - inspire me Even today in America the
freest nation on Earth we should strive to live by his example as our fight for justice and equal rights continuesrdquo
US Representative Marc Veasey TX-33
My condolences to the family and loved ones of Nelson Mandela and to the people of the Republic of South Africa and all of Africa I had the opportunity to
meet Nelson Mandela on several occasions It is true that he was a transformational leader I also visited Robben Island and saw the prison where he lived and worked and the cell in which he was incarcerated Mandelarsquos is a very moving journey one that carried the dreams and aspirations of an entire nation and world of people ready for change and alleviation of suffering And to all of us who work for the day that oppression is a phenomenon unknown to humankind
Cynthia McKinneyFormer US Rep
ldquoToday the world lost a hero of the anti-apartheid movement and a model for the pursuit of justice and peace worldwiderdquo said Congressman Cuellar ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos dignity in the face of fear and discrimination created a path for all of us in our quest to build a fairer world He inspired the people of South Africa to move beyond one of the most painful period of
their history and embrace equal rights for all of their citizens Mandela leaves a legacy of striving to find the good and the promise in all people and I hope we will see the likes of such a leader again I send my condolences to the family of Mandela and to the people of South Africardquo
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)
To all of our partners in South Africa today we lost a great man But we really didnrsquot lose him because we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord Iit was the passing of a great man Nelson Mandela who I refer to as the father of democracy Our prayers go out with a nation our prayers go out for a nation our prayers go out for a people who had the opportunity to reap the benefits of a great man of God We are grateful and thankful for the results of this manrsquos life In the love in the unity in just the faith that the people of South Africa could walk in as a result of what he demonstrated We celebrate his life and we celebrate his legacy
Creflo Dollar founder and senior pastor of
World Changers Church International
Texas Governor Ann Richards Nelson Mandela Dominique de Menil Senator Ellis Houston Texas 1991
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TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will find a chronology of important events in his life It is a work in progress and we are happy to receive your comments or additions
Year Date Event
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930
Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrols at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law firm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Defiance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected first of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos first black law firm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
MANDELA TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will nd a chronology of important events in his life Courtesy wwwnelsonmandelaorg
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930 Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrolls at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law rm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Deance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected rst of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos rst black law rm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
1955 Watches as Congress of the People at Kliptown launches Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed1962 January 11 Leaves country for military training and to garner support for ANC July 23 Returns to South Africa August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to ve years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the rst time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
August 31 Admitted to Constantiaberg MediClinic
December 7 Moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl where he was held for 14 months in a cottage
1990 February 2 ANC is unbanned
1990 February 11 Released
March 2 Elected ANC Deputy President
1993 December 10 Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with FW de Klerk
1994 April 27 Votes for the rst time in his life
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela
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1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
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By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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PAGE 26 I MESSENGER
Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Martin page 11
Roland S Martin
INSIDE
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
Nine Years
Five Months
and 24 Days
of her life
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Page 6
Obamarsquos winmayface limitationsGeorge Curry looks at thefuture with President Obama
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HISTORIC
OBAMA
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SPECIAL COLLECTORrsquoS EDITION
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Democrat RepublicanNOVEMBER 4 2008 ELECTION
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Lifestyle Is gospel music dyingManagement blamed for issues
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Oak Cliff Chamber Page 12
Health Prevent heart attacksHeart disease remains high on
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April 30-May 6 2009 Volume No 56 Issue No 18wwwDallasWeeklycom
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Speaking of PeopleRon Price elected to nationalorganization post
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MetroMavericks surpassesSpurs in playoffs
By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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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 OwenIMESSENGER is committed to informing inspiring enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to wwwmyimessengercom
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American Way 19
Living a lifeThe death of President Nelson Mandela
touched the lives of so many of all ages He was the good that we each deeply want to see in ourselves
Upon hearing the news immediately I thought about an old friend Pius Njawe and recalled sitting in the offices of Le Messager Newspaper in Cameroon looking at a picture of Pius and President Mandela together
The two had similar stories While President Mandela spent 27 years in prison all because of his desire to eradicate injustices Pius Njawe spent about a year in prison but he was arrested more than 125 times as he used his publication to address social ills and corrupt governments In addition to receiving the Percy Qoboza Award from the National Association of Black Journalists in 2000 Pius was named one of International Press Institutes 50 World Press Freedom Heroes of the previous 50 years
During my week-long visit it was apparent that Pius was held in high esteem by the ldquopeoplerdquo Whether we were at the airport traveling through various areas or visiting businesses people showed their love for and appreciation of Pius and Le Messager He was their hero an unyielding soldier in the struggle for freedom
It was a sad day almost a year after LeMessager celebrated its 30th year in existence Pius was killed in a car accident while visiting America In his obituary the New York Times described him as a symbol of opposition to the autocratic regime of (President) Paul Biya
There are so many other valiant men and women who have occupied time and space on this earth leaving an indelible mark while also leaving the world in a much better place
As this year comes to a close and as we prepare to celebrate the life of President Mandela it is imperative that we re-examine reassess and possibly re-direct ourselves After all we have so much and can do so much more if we focus on living a life worthy of celebrating In July under the leadership of Rep Helen Giddings and a stellar committee we observed Nelson Mandela International Day The only thing that would have made it better would have been having President Mandela with us
The cover portrait is the beautiful work of Nile Livingston The talented young artist is making her mark I know we will be hearing more from her and seeing more of her exquisite works And when her time on this earth comes to an end her legacy like that of Pius and Mr Mandela will be worthy of a celebration
I know itrsquos easier to just exist to live from day to day doing your own thing Those are the people however that the Rev Al Sharpton says are the hardest to deliver a eulogy for Instead the eulogist has to either go off on a tangent about some story that will be soothing to the family or ldquohallucinaterdquo a eulogy
Mr Mandela could have easily denounced his beliefs and received an entirely different outcome But who would have benefited Instead he fought the good fight standing for what was right regardless of the penalty and like other great leaders he will always be remembered
We each have to make a decision about our lives By choosing to live over just existing this world would be such a better place After all whatrsquos the difference between someone who is on life support for 50 years and someone who just exists for 50 years Not a thing But that person who really lives oh they are the ones whose shoulders we stand on
Can someone stand on your shoulders Are we living lives worth remembering or celebrating
Cheryl
Shersquos Still Not Our Sister21
Cheryl Smith
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combinationNelson Mandela
Art Tribute to Nelson Mandela by young visual artist Nile Livingston
Philadelphia-native 25 year-old emerging visual artist Nile Livingston decided to create two pieces of art to mark the passing of legendary hero Both drawings were crafted with color sharpie markers on 11 x 85 paper Visit Nile Livingstons website wwwnilelivingstoncom
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Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in Mvezo Transkei on July 18 1918 to Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people Jongintaba Dalindyebo
His father died when he was a child and the young Rolihlahla became a ward of Jongintaba at the Great Place in Mqhekezweni Hearing the elderrsquos stories of his ancestorrsquos valour during the wars of resistance he dreamed also of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his people
He attended primary school in Qunu where his teacher Miss Mdingane gave him the name Nelson in accordance with the custom to give all school children ldquoChristianrdquo names
He completed his Junior Certificate at Clarkebury Boarding Institute and went on to Healdtown a Wesleyan secondary school of some repute where he matriculated
Nelson Mandela began his studies for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University College of Fort Hare but did not complete the degree there as he was expelled for joining in a student protest He completed his BA through the University of South Africa and went back to Fort Hare for his graduation in 1943
On his return to the Great Place at Mkhekezweni the King was furious and said if he didnrsquot return to Fort Hare he would arrange wives for him and his cousin Justice They ran away to Johannesburg instead arriving there in
1941 There he worked as a mine security officer and after meeting Walter Sisulu an estate agent who introduced him to Lazar Sidelsky He then did his articles through the firm of attorneys Witkin Eidelman and Sidelsky
Meanwhile he began studying for an LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand By his own
admission he was a poor student and left the university in 1948 without graduating He only started studying again through the University of London and also did not complete that degree
In 1989 while in the last months of his imprisonment he obtained an LLB through the University of South Africa He graduated in absentia at a ceremony in Cape Town
Nelson Mandela while increasingly politically involved from 1942 only joined the African National Congress in 1944 when he helped formed the ANC Youth League
In 1944 he married Walter Sisulursquos cousin Evelyn Mase a nurse They had two sons Madiba Thembekile lsquoThembirsquo and Makgatho
and two daughters both called Makaziwe the first of whom died in infancy They effectively separated in 1955 and divorced in 1958 Nelson Mandela rose through the ranks of the ANCYL and through its work the ANC adopted in 1949 a more radical mass-based policy the Programme of Action In 1952 he was chosen at the National Volunteer-in-Chief of the Defiance Campaign with Maulvi Cachalia as his Deputy This campaign of civil disobedience against six unjust laws was a joint programme between the ANC and the South African Indian Congress He and 19 others were charged under the Suppression of Communism Act for their part in the campaign and sentenced to nine months hard labour suspended for two yearsA two-year diploma in law on
top of his BA allowed Nelson Mandela to practice law and in August 1952 he and Oliver Tambo established South Africarsquos first black law firm Mandela and Tambo
At the end of 1952 he was banned for the first time As a restricted person he was only able to secretly watch as the Freedom Charter was adopted at Kliptown on 26 June 1955
Nelson Mandela has written of how denied contact with children during decades in prison
he has taken great pleasure in their company Credit Nelson Mandela Foundation
Rolihlahla ldquoNelsonrdquo Mandela
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Nelson Mandela was arrested in a countrywide police swoop of 156 activists on 5 December 1955 which led to the 1956 Treason Trial Men and women of all races found themselves in the dock in the marathon trial that only ended when the last 28 accused including Mr Mandela were acquitted on 29 March 1961
On 21 March 1960 police killed 69 unarmed people in a protest at Sharpeville against the pass laws This led to the countryrsquos first state of emergency on 31 March and the banning of the ANC and the Pan Africanist Congress on 8 April Nelson Mandela and his colleagues in the Treason Trial were among the thousands detained during the state of emergency
During the trial on 14 June 1958 Nelson Mandela married a social worker Winnie Madikizela They had two daughters Zenani and Zindziswa The couple divorced in 1996
Days before the end of the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela travelled to Pietermaritzburg to speak at the All-in Africa Conference which resolved he should write to Prime Minister Verwoerd requesting a non-racial national convention and to warn that should he not agree there would be a national strike against South Africa becoming a republic
As soon as he and his colleagues were acquitted in the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela went underground and began planning a national strike for 29 30 and 31 March In the face of a massive mobilization of state security the strike was called off early In June 1961 he was asked to lead the armed struggle and helped to establish Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation)
On 11 January 1962 using the adopted name David Motsamayi Nelson Mandela left South Africa secretly He travelled around Africa and visited England to gain support for the armed struggle He received military training in Morocco and Ethiopia and returned to South Africa in July 1962 He was arrested in a police roadblock outside Howick on 5 August while returning from KwaZulu-Natal where he briefed
ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli about his trip
He was charged with leaving the country illegally and inciting workers to strike He was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment which he began serving in Pretoria Local Prison On 27 May 1963 he was transferred to Robben Island and returned to Pretoria on 12 June Within a month police raided a secret hide-out in Rivonia used by ANC and Communist Party activists and several of his comrades were arrested
In October 1963 Nelson Mandela joined nine others on trial for sabotage in what became known as the Rivonia Trial Facing the death penalty his words to the court at the end of his famous lsquoSpeech from the Dockrsquo on 20 April 1964 became immortalized
ldquoI have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an
ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to dierdquo
On 11 June 1964 Nelson Mandela and seven other accused Walter Sisulu Ahmed Kathrada Govan Mbeki Raymond Mhlaba Denis Goldberg Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni were convicted and the next day were sentenced to life imprisonment Denis Goldberg was sent to Pretoria Prison because he was white while the others went to Robben Island
Nelson Mandelarsquos mother died in 1968 and his eldest son Thembi in 1969 He was not allowed to attend their funerals
On 31 March 1982 Nelson Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town
with Sisulu Mhlaba and Mlangeni Kathrada joined them in October When he returned to the prison in November 1985 after prostate surgery Nelson Mandela was held alone Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee had visited him in hospital Later Nelson Mandela initiated talks about an ultimate meeting between the apartheid government and the ANC
In 1988 he was treated for Tuberculosis and was transferred on 7 December 1988 to a house at Victor Verster Prison near Paarl He was released from its gates on Sunday 11 February 1990 nine days after the unbanning of the ANC and the PAC and nearly four months after the release of the remaining Rivonia comrades Throughout his imprisonment he had rejected at least three conditional offers of release
Nelson Mandela immersed himself into official talks to end white minority rule and in 1991 was elected ANC President to replace his ailing friend Oliver Tambo In 1993 he and President FW de Klerk jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize and on 27 April 1994 he voted for the first time in his life
On 10 May 1994 he was inaugurated South Africarsquos first democratically elected President On his 80th birthday in 1998 he married Graccedila Machel his third wife
True to his promise Nelson Mandela stepped down in 1999 after one term as President He continued to work with the Nelson Mandela Childrenrsquos Fund he set up in 1995 and established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela-Rhodes Foundation
In April 2007 his grandson Mandla Mandela became head of the Mvezo Traditional Council at a ceremony at the Mvezo Great Place
Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy equality and learning Despite terrible provocation he never answered
racism with racism His life has been an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation
Parliament Square
Mandela and his second wife Winnie Madikizela at their wedding in 1958 Credit MediaClubSA
Graccedila Machel widow o f M o z a m b i c a n president Samora M a c h e l m a r r i e d Nelson Mandela on his 80th birthday in
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ldquoThe Honorable Nelson Mandela embodied the hopes dreams aspirations and values of all who seek justice against tremendous odds He responded to unfathomable violence with peace and courage and in doing so he forever changed the worldrdquo
Roslyn BrockChairman of the NAACP Board of Directors
ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos legacy remains an inspiration for the work of the NAACP In Mandelarsquos name we must continue to bring attention to all aspects of global apartheid characterized by poverty inequality discrimination and prejudice of all kindrdquo
Dr David Emmanuel Goatley Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the NAACP
Board of Directors ldquoThe world has lost one of the great statesmen of our time ndash a man who spent 27 years in prison because he believed in the cause of equality His loss should set an example for political leaders still here that there is a need to lead and govern in a manner that is equitable to all peoplerdquo
Bill Lucymember of the NAACP National Board of Directors
and labor leader
ldquoPresident Mandela was humanityrsquos greatest living hero His unwavering sense of justice and peace transformed a nation and inspired the worldrdquo
Lorraine Miller Interim NAACP President and CEO
Texas joins the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela one of historyrsquos bravest leaders His sacrifice and courage in the face of unspeakable hardship demonstrated the extent to which some must fight for their freedom We must all honor his legacy as we continue the struggle to improve all peoplesrsquo lives My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
ldquoNelson Mandela has been a courageous hero of the international civil rights movement His life stands as a timeless example of freedom justice and sacrifice for the greater good of South Africa and the world As the first black President of South Africa his courageous lifelong commitment to the principles of democracy have - and continue to - inspire me Even today in America the
freest nation on Earth we should strive to live by his example as our fight for justice and equal rights continuesrdquo
US Representative Marc Veasey TX-33
My condolences to the family and loved ones of Nelson Mandela and to the people of the Republic of South Africa and all of Africa I had the opportunity to
meet Nelson Mandela on several occasions It is true that he was a transformational leader I also visited Robben Island and saw the prison where he lived and worked and the cell in which he was incarcerated Mandelarsquos is a very moving journey one that carried the dreams and aspirations of an entire nation and world of people ready for change and alleviation of suffering And to all of us who work for the day that oppression is a phenomenon unknown to humankind
Cynthia McKinneyFormer US Rep
ldquoToday the world lost a hero of the anti-apartheid movement and a model for the pursuit of justice and peace worldwiderdquo said Congressman Cuellar ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos dignity in the face of fear and discrimination created a path for all of us in our quest to build a fairer world He inspired the people of South Africa to move beyond one of the most painful period of
their history and embrace equal rights for all of their citizens Mandela leaves a legacy of striving to find the good and the promise in all people and I hope we will see the likes of such a leader again I send my condolences to the family of Mandela and to the people of South Africardquo
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)
To all of our partners in South Africa today we lost a great man But we really didnrsquot lose him because we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord Iit was the passing of a great man Nelson Mandela who I refer to as the father of democracy Our prayers go out with a nation our prayers go out for a nation our prayers go out for a people who had the opportunity to reap the benefits of a great man of God We are grateful and thankful for the results of this manrsquos life In the love in the unity in just the faith that the people of South Africa could walk in as a result of what he demonstrated We celebrate his life and we celebrate his legacy
Creflo Dollar founder and senior pastor of
World Changers Church International
Texas Governor Ann Richards Nelson Mandela Dominique de Menil Senator Ellis Houston Texas 1991
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TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will find a chronology of important events in his life It is a work in progress and we are happy to receive your comments or additions
Year Date Event
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930
Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrols at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law firm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Defiance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected first of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos first black law firm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
MANDELA TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will nd a chronology of important events in his life Courtesy wwwnelsonmandelaorg
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930 Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrolls at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law rm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Deance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected rst of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos rst black law rm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
1955 Watches as Congress of the People at Kliptown launches Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed1962 January 11 Leaves country for military training and to garner support for ANC July 23 Returns to South Africa August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to ve years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the rst time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
August 31 Admitted to Constantiaberg MediClinic
December 7 Moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl where he was held for 14 months in a cottage
1990 February 2 ANC is unbanned
1990 February 11 Released
March 2 Elected ANC Deputy President
1993 December 10 Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with FW de Klerk
1994 April 27 Votes for the rst time in his life
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela
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1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
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By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Type to enter text
Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
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TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
Nine Years
Five Months
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of her life
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Lifestyle Is gospel music dyingManagement blamed for issues
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Business Food for thoughtCongresswoman addresses
Oak Cliff Chamber Page 12
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
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Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 3 I MESSENGER
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 OwenIMESSENGER is committed to informing inspiring enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to wwwmyimessengercom
Bishop Michael McKee North Texas United Methodist Church Mrs Michael McKee Mr Carrie Holmes Rev Dr Zan Holmes Representative Helen Giddings Pastor Dianna Masters and Rev Dr Henry L Masters
Tune in to K104 and KRNB 1057
to find out how you can get tickets to
KWANZAAFEST
December 6 2013
American Way 19
Living a lifeThe death of President Nelson Mandela
touched the lives of so many of all ages He was the good that we each deeply want to see in ourselves
Upon hearing the news immediately I thought about an old friend Pius Njawe and recalled sitting in the offices of Le Messager Newspaper in Cameroon looking at a picture of Pius and President Mandela together
The two had similar stories While President Mandela spent 27 years in prison all because of his desire to eradicate injustices Pius Njawe spent about a year in prison but he was arrested more than 125 times as he used his publication to address social ills and corrupt governments In addition to receiving the Percy Qoboza Award from the National Association of Black Journalists in 2000 Pius was named one of International Press Institutes 50 World Press Freedom Heroes of the previous 50 years
During my week-long visit it was apparent that Pius was held in high esteem by the ldquopeoplerdquo Whether we were at the airport traveling through various areas or visiting businesses people showed their love for and appreciation of Pius and Le Messager He was their hero an unyielding soldier in the struggle for freedom
It was a sad day almost a year after LeMessager celebrated its 30th year in existence Pius was killed in a car accident while visiting America In his obituary the New York Times described him as a symbol of opposition to the autocratic regime of (President) Paul Biya
There are so many other valiant men and women who have occupied time and space on this earth leaving an indelible mark while also leaving the world in a much better place
As this year comes to a close and as we prepare to celebrate the life of President Mandela it is imperative that we re-examine reassess and possibly re-direct ourselves After all we have so much and can do so much more if we focus on living a life worthy of celebrating In July under the leadership of Rep Helen Giddings and a stellar committee we observed Nelson Mandela International Day The only thing that would have made it better would have been having President Mandela with us
The cover portrait is the beautiful work of Nile Livingston The talented young artist is making her mark I know we will be hearing more from her and seeing more of her exquisite works And when her time on this earth comes to an end her legacy like that of Pius and Mr Mandela will be worthy of a celebration
I know itrsquos easier to just exist to live from day to day doing your own thing Those are the people however that the Rev Al Sharpton says are the hardest to deliver a eulogy for Instead the eulogist has to either go off on a tangent about some story that will be soothing to the family or ldquohallucinaterdquo a eulogy
Mr Mandela could have easily denounced his beliefs and received an entirely different outcome But who would have benefited Instead he fought the good fight standing for what was right regardless of the penalty and like other great leaders he will always be remembered
We each have to make a decision about our lives By choosing to live over just existing this world would be such a better place After all whatrsquos the difference between someone who is on life support for 50 years and someone who just exists for 50 years Not a thing But that person who really lives oh they are the ones whose shoulders we stand on
Can someone stand on your shoulders Are we living lives worth remembering or celebrating
Cheryl
Shersquos Still Not Our Sister21
Cheryl Smith
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combinationNelson Mandela
Art Tribute to Nelson Mandela by young visual artist Nile Livingston
Philadelphia-native 25 year-old emerging visual artist Nile Livingston decided to create two pieces of art to mark the passing of legendary hero Both drawings were crafted with color sharpie markers on 11 x 85 paper Visit Nile Livingstons website wwwnilelivingstoncom
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PAGE 4 I MESSENGER
Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in Mvezo Transkei on July 18 1918 to Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people Jongintaba Dalindyebo
His father died when he was a child and the young Rolihlahla became a ward of Jongintaba at the Great Place in Mqhekezweni Hearing the elderrsquos stories of his ancestorrsquos valour during the wars of resistance he dreamed also of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his people
He attended primary school in Qunu where his teacher Miss Mdingane gave him the name Nelson in accordance with the custom to give all school children ldquoChristianrdquo names
He completed his Junior Certificate at Clarkebury Boarding Institute and went on to Healdtown a Wesleyan secondary school of some repute where he matriculated
Nelson Mandela began his studies for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University College of Fort Hare but did not complete the degree there as he was expelled for joining in a student protest He completed his BA through the University of South Africa and went back to Fort Hare for his graduation in 1943
On his return to the Great Place at Mkhekezweni the King was furious and said if he didnrsquot return to Fort Hare he would arrange wives for him and his cousin Justice They ran away to Johannesburg instead arriving there in
1941 There he worked as a mine security officer and after meeting Walter Sisulu an estate agent who introduced him to Lazar Sidelsky He then did his articles through the firm of attorneys Witkin Eidelman and Sidelsky
Meanwhile he began studying for an LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand By his own
admission he was a poor student and left the university in 1948 without graduating He only started studying again through the University of London and also did not complete that degree
In 1989 while in the last months of his imprisonment he obtained an LLB through the University of South Africa He graduated in absentia at a ceremony in Cape Town
Nelson Mandela while increasingly politically involved from 1942 only joined the African National Congress in 1944 when he helped formed the ANC Youth League
In 1944 he married Walter Sisulursquos cousin Evelyn Mase a nurse They had two sons Madiba Thembekile lsquoThembirsquo and Makgatho
and two daughters both called Makaziwe the first of whom died in infancy They effectively separated in 1955 and divorced in 1958 Nelson Mandela rose through the ranks of the ANCYL and through its work the ANC adopted in 1949 a more radical mass-based policy the Programme of Action In 1952 he was chosen at the National Volunteer-in-Chief of the Defiance Campaign with Maulvi Cachalia as his Deputy This campaign of civil disobedience against six unjust laws was a joint programme between the ANC and the South African Indian Congress He and 19 others were charged under the Suppression of Communism Act for their part in the campaign and sentenced to nine months hard labour suspended for two yearsA two-year diploma in law on
top of his BA allowed Nelson Mandela to practice law and in August 1952 he and Oliver Tambo established South Africarsquos first black law firm Mandela and Tambo
At the end of 1952 he was banned for the first time As a restricted person he was only able to secretly watch as the Freedom Charter was adopted at Kliptown on 26 June 1955
Nelson Mandela has written of how denied contact with children during decades in prison
he has taken great pleasure in their company Credit Nelson Mandela Foundation
Rolihlahla ldquoNelsonrdquo Mandela
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Nelson Mandela was arrested in a countrywide police swoop of 156 activists on 5 December 1955 which led to the 1956 Treason Trial Men and women of all races found themselves in the dock in the marathon trial that only ended when the last 28 accused including Mr Mandela were acquitted on 29 March 1961
On 21 March 1960 police killed 69 unarmed people in a protest at Sharpeville against the pass laws This led to the countryrsquos first state of emergency on 31 March and the banning of the ANC and the Pan Africanist Congress on 8 April Nelson Mandela and his colleagues in the Treason Trial were among the thousands detained during the state of emergency
During the trial on 14 June 1958 Nelson Mandela married a social worker Winnie Madikizela They had two daughters Zenani and Zindziswa The couple divorced in 1996
Days before the end of the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela travelled to Pietermaritzburg to speak at the All-in Africa Conference which resolved he should write to Prime Minister Verwoerd requesting a non-racial national convention and to warn that should he not agree there would be a national strike against South Africa becoming a republic
As soon as he and his colleagues were acquitted in the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela went underground and began planning a national strike for 29 30 and 31 March In the face of a massive mobilization of state security the strike was called off early In June 1961 he was asked to lead the armed struggle and helped to establish Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation)
On 11 January 1962 using the adopted name David Motsamayi Nelson Mandela left South Africa secretly He travelled around Africa and visited England to gain support for the armed struggle He received military training in Morocco and Ethiopia and returned to South Africa in July 1962 He was arrested in a police roadblock outside Howick on 5 August while returning from KwaZulu-Natal where he briefed
ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli about his trip
He was charged with leaving the country illegally and inciting workers to strike He was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment which he began serving in Pretoria Local Prison On 27 May 1963 he was transferred to Robben Island and returned to Pretoria on 12 June Within a month police raided a secret hide-out in Rivonia used by ANC and Communist Party activists and several of his comrades were arrested
In October 1963 Nelson Mandela joined nine others on trial for sabotage in what became known as the Rivonia Trial Facing the death penalty his words to the court at the end of his famous lsquoSpeech from the Dockrsquo on 20 April 1964 became immortalized
ldquoI have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an
ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to dierdquo
On 11 June 1964 Nelson Mandela and seven other accused Walter Sisulu Ahmed Kathrada Govan Mbeki Raymond Mhlaba Denis Goldberg Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni were convicted and the next day were sentenced to life imprisonment Denis Goldberg was sent to Pretoria Prison because he was white while the others went to Robben Island
Nelson Mandelarsquos mother died in 1968 and his eldest son Thembi in 1969 He was not allowed to attend their funerals
On 31 March 1982 Nelson Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town
with Sisulu Mhlaba and Mlangeni Kathrada joined them in October When he returned to the prison in November 1985 after prostate surgery Nelson Mandela was held alone Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee had visited him in hospital Later Nelson Mandela initiated talks about an ultimate meeting between the apartheid government and the ANC
In 1988 he was treated for Tuberculosis and was transferred on 7 December 1988 to a house at Victor Verster Prison near Paarl He was released from its gates on Sunday 11 February 1990 nine days after the unbanning of the ANC and the PAC and nearly four months after the release of the remaining Rivonia comrades Throughout his imprisonment he had rejected at least three conditional offers of release
Nelson Mandela immersed himself into official talks to end white minority rule and in 1991 was elected ANC President to replace his ailing friend Oliver Tambo In 1993 he and President FW de Klerk jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize and on 27 April 1994 he voted for the first time in his life
On 10 May 1994 he was inaugurated South Africarsquos first democratically elected President On his 80th birthday in 1998 he married Graccedila Machel his third wife
True to his promise Nelson Mandela stepped down in 1999 after one term as President He continued to work with the Nelson Mandela Childrenrsquos Fund he set up in 1995 and established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela-Rhodes Foundation
In April 2007 his grandson Mandla Mandela became head of the Mvezo Traditional Council at a ceremony at the Mvezo Great Place
Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy equality and learning Despite terrible provocation he never answered
racism with racism His life has been an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation
Parliament Square
Mandela and his second wife Winnie Madikizela at their wedding in 1958 Credit MediaClubSA
Graccedila Machel widow o f M o z a m b i c a n president Samora M a c h e l m a r r i e d Nelson Mandela on his 80th birthday in
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PAGE 6 I MESSENGER
ldquoThe Honorable Nelson Mandela embodied the hopes dreams aspirations and values of all who seek justice against tremendous odds He responded to unfathomable violence with peace and courage and in doing so he forever changed the worldrdquo
Roslyn BrockChairman of the NAACP Board of Directors
ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos legacy remains an inspiration for the work of the NAACP In Mandelarsquos name we must continue to bring attention to all aspects of global apartheid characterized by poverty inequality discrimination and prejudice of all kindrdquo
Dr David Emmanuel Goatley Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the NAACP
Board of Directors ldquoThe world has lost one of the great statesmen of our time ndash a man who spent 27 years in prison because he believed in the cause of equality His loss should set an example for political leaders still here that there is a need to lead and govern in a manner that is equitable to all peoplerdquo
Bill Lucymember of the NAACP National Board of Directors
and labor leader
ldquoPresident Mandela was humanityrsquos greatest living hero His unwavering sense of justice and peace transformed a nation and inspired the worldrdquo
Lorraine Miller Interim NAACP President and CEO
Texas joins the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela one of historyrsquos bravest leaders His sacrifice and courage in the face of unspeakable hardship demonstrated the extent to which some must fight for their freedom We must all honor his legacy as we continue the struggle to improve all peoplesrsquo lives My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
ldquoNelson Mandela has been a courageous hero of the international civil rights movement His life stands as a timeless example of freedom justice and sacrifice for the greater good of South Africa and the world As the first black President of South Africa his courageous lifelong commitment to the principles of democracy have - and continue to - inspire me Even today in America the
freest nation on Earth we should strive to live by his example as our fight for justice and equal rights continuesrdquo
US Representative Marc Veasey TX-33
My condolences to the family and loved ones of Nelson Mandela and to the people of the Republic of South Africa and all of Africa I had the opportunity to
meet Nelson Mandela on several occasions It is true that he was a transformational leader I also visited Robben Island and saw the prison where he lived and worked and the cell in which he was incarcerated Mandelarsquos is a very moving journey one that carried the dreams and aspirations of an entire nation and world of people ready for change and alleviation of suffering And to all of us who work for the day that oppression is a phenomenon unknown to humankind
Cynthia McKinneyFormer US Rep
ldquoToday the world lost a hero of the anti-apartheid movement and a model for the pursuit of justice and peace worldwiderdquo said Congressman Cuellar ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos dignity in the face of fear and discrimination created a path for all of us in our quest to build a fairer world He inspired the people of South Africa to move beyond one of the most painful period of
their history and embrace equal rights for all of their citizens Mandela leaves a legacy of striving to find the good and the promise in all people and I hope we will see the likes of such a leader again I send my condolences to the family of Mandela and to the people of South Africardquo
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)
To all of our partners in South Africa today we lost a great man But we really didnrsquot lose him because we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord Iit was the passing of a great man Nelson Mandela who I refer to as the father of democracy Our prayers go out with a nation our prayers go out for a nation our prayers go out for a people who had the opportunity to reap the benefits of a great man of God We are grateful and thankful for the results of this manrsquos life In the love in the unity in just the faith that the people of South Africa could walk in as a result of what he demonstrated We celebrate his life and we celebrate his legacy
Creflo Dollar founder and senior pastor of
World Changers Church International
Texas Governor Ann Richards Nelson Mandela Dominique de Menil Senator Ellis Houston Texas 1991
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PAGE 7 I MESSENGER
TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will find a chronology of important events in his life It is a work in progress and we are happy to receive your comments or additions
Year Date Event
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930
Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrols at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law firm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Defiance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected first of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos first black law firm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
MANDELA TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will nd a chronology of important events in his life Courtesy wwwnelsonmandelaorg
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930 Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrolls at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law rm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Deance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected rst of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos rst black law rm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
1955 Watches as Congress of the People at Kliptown launches Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed1962 January 11 Leaves country for military training and to garner support for ANC July 23 Returns to South Africa August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to ve years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the rst time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
August 31 Admitted to Constantiaberg MediClinic
December 7 Moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl where he was held for 14 months in a cottage
1990 February 2 ANC is unbanned
1990 February 11 Released
March 2 Elected ANC Deputy President
1993 December 10 Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with FW de Klerk
1994 April 27 Votes for the rst time in his life
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela
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1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
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By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
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TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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PAGE 4 I MESSENGER
Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in Mvezo Transkei on July 18 1918 to Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people Jongintaba Dalindyebo
His father died when he was a child and the young Rolihlahla became a ward of Jongintaba at the Great Place in Mqhekezweni Hearing the elderrsquos stories of his ancestorrsquos valour during the wars of resistance he dreamed also of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his people
He attended primary school in Qunu where his teacher Miss Mdingane gave him the name Nelson in accordance with the custom to give all school children ldquoChristianrdquo names
He completed his Junior Certificate at Clarkebury Boarding Institute and went on to Healdtown a Wesleyan secondary school of some repute where he matriculated
Nelson Mandela began his studies for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University College of Fort Hare but did not complete the degree there as he was expelled for joining in a student protest He completed his BA through the University of South Africa and went back to Fort Hare for his graduation in 1943
On his return to the Great Place at Mkhekezweni the King was furious and said if he didnrsquot return to Fort Hare he would arrange wives for him and his cousin Justice They ran away to Johannesburg instead arriving there in
1941 There he worked as a mine security officer and after meeting Walter Sisulu an estate agent who introduced him to Lazar Sidelsky He then did his articles through the firm of attorneys Witkin Eidelman and Sidelsky
Meanwhile he began studying for an LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand By his own
admission he was a poor student and left the university in 1948 without graduating He only started studying again through the University of London and also did not complete that degree
In 1989 while in the last months of his imprisonment he obtained an LLB through the University of South Africa He graduated in absentia at a ceremony in Cape Town
Nelson Mandela while increasingly politically involved from 1942 only joined the African National Congress in 1944 when he helped formed the ANC Youth League
In 1944 he married Walter Sisulursquos cousin Evelyn Mase a nurse They had two sons Madiba Thembekile lsquoThembirsquo and Makgatho
and two daughters both called Makaziwe the first of whom died in infancy They effectively separated in 1955 and divorced in 1958 Nelson Mandela rose through the ranks of the ANCYL and through its work the ANC adopted in 1949 a more radical mass-based policy the Programme of Action In 1952 he was chosen at the National Volunteer-in-Chief of the Defiance Campaign with Maulvi Cachalia as his Deputy This campaign of civil disobedience against six unjust laws was a joint programme between the ANC and the South African Indian Congress He and 19 others were charged under the Suppression of Communism Act for their part in the campaign and sentenced to nine months hard labour suspended for two yearsA two-year diploma in law on
top of his BA allowed Nelson Mandela to practice law and in August 1952 he and Oliver Tambo established South Africarsquos first black law firm Mandela and Tambo
At the end of 1952 he was banned for the first time As a restricted person he was only able to secretly watch as the Freedom Charter was adopted at Kliptown on 26 June 1955
Nelson Mandela has written of how denied contact with children during decades in prison
he has taken great pleasure in their company Credit Nelson Mandela Foundation
Rolihlahla ldquoNelsonrdquo Mandela
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Nelson Mandela was arrested in a countrywide police swoop of 156 activists on 5 December 1955 which led to the 1956 Treason Trial Men and women of all races found themselves in the dock in the marathon trial that only ended when the last 28 accused including Mr Mandela were acquitted on 29 March 1961
On 21 March 1960 police killed 69 unarmed people in a protest at Sharpeville against the pass laws This led to the countryrsquos first state of emergency on 31 March and the banning of the ANC and the Pan Africanist Congress on 8 April Nelson Mandela and his colleagues in the Treason Trial were among the thousands detained during the state of emergency
During the trial on 14 June 1958 Nelson Mandela married a social worker Winnie Madikizela They had two daughters Zenani and Zindziswa The couple divorced in 1996
Days before the end of the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela travelled to Pietermaritzburg to speak at the All-in Africa Conference which resolved he should write to Prime Minister Verwoerd requesting a non-racial national convention and to warn that should he not agree there would be a national strike against South Africa becoming a republic
As soon as he and his colleagues were acquitted in the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela went underground and began planning a national strike for 29 30 and 31 March In the face of a massive mobilization of state security the strike was called off early In June 1961 he was asked to lead the armed struggle and helped to establish Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation)
On 11 January 1962 using the adopted name David Motsamayi Nelson Mandela left South Africa secretly He travelled around Africa and visited England to gain support for the armed struggle He received military training in Morocco and Ethiopia and returned to South Africa in July 1962 He was arrested in a police roadblock outside Howick on 5 August while returning from KwaZulu-Natal where he briefed
ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli about his trip
He was charged with leaving the country illegally and inciting workers to strike He was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment which he began serving in Pretoria Local Prison On 27 May 1963 he was transferred to Robben Island and returned to Pretoria on 12 June Within a month police raided a secret hide-out in Rivonia used by ANC and Communist Party activists and several of his comrades were arrested
In October 1963 Nelson Mandela joined nine others on trial for sabotage in what became known as the Rivonia Trial Facing the death penalty his words to the court at the end of his famous lsquoSpeech from the Dockrsquo on 20 April 1964 became immortalized
ldquoI have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an
ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to dierdquo
On 11 June 1964 Nelson Mandela and seven other accused Walter Sisulu Ahmed Kathrada Govan Mbeki Raymond Mhlaba Denis Goldberg Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni were convicted and the next day were sentenced to life imprisonment Denis Goldberg was sent to Pretoria Prison because he was white while the others went to Robben Island
Nelson Mandelarsquos mother died in 1968 and his eldest son Thembi in 1969 He was not allowed to attend their funerals
On 31 March 1982 Nelson Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town
with Sisulu Mhlaba and Mlangeni Kathrada joined them in October When he returned to the prison in November 1985 after prostate surgery Nelson Mandela was held alone Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee had visited him in hospital Later Nelson Mandela initiated talks about an ultimate meeting between the apartheid government and the ANC
In 1988 he was treated for Tuberculosis and was transferred on 7 December 1988 to a house at Victor Verster Prison near Paarl He was released from its gates on Sunday 11 February 1990 nine days after the unbanning of the ANC and the PAC and nearly four months after the release of the remaining Rivonia comrades Throughout his imprisonment he had rejected at least three conditional offers of release
Nelson Mandela immersed himself into official talks to end white minority rule and in 1991 was elected ANC President to replace his ailing friend Oliver Tambo In 1993 he and President FW de Klerk jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize and on 27 April 1994 he voted for the first time in his life
On 10 May 1994 he was inaugurated South Africarsquos first democratically elected President On his 80th birthday in 1998 he married Graccedila Machel his third wife
True to his promise Nelson Mandela stepped down in 1999 after one term as President He continued to work with the Nelson Mandela Childrenrsquos Fund he set up in 1995 and established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela-Rhodes Foundation
In April 2007 his grandson Mandla Mandela became head of the Mvezo Traditional Council at a ceremony at the Mvezo Great Place
Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy equality and learning Despite terrible provocation he never answered
racism with racism His life has been an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation
Parliament Square
Mandela and his second wife Winnie Madikizela at their wedding in 1958 Credit MediaClubSA
Graccedila Machel widow o f M o z a m b i c a n president Samora M a c h e l m a r r i e d Nelson Mandela on his 80th birthday in
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PAGE 6 I MESSENGER
ldquoThe Honorable Nelson Mandela embodied the hopes dreams aspirations and values of all who seek justice against tremendous odds He responded to unfathomable violence with peace and courage and in doing so he forever changed the worldrdquo
Roslyn BrockChairman of the NAACP Board of Directors
ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos legacy remains an inspiration for the work of the NAACP In Mandelarsquos name we must continue to bring attention to all aspects of global apartheid characterized by poverty inequality discrimination and prejudice of all kindrdquo
Dr David Emmanuel Goatley Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the NAACP
Board of Directors ldquoThe world has lost one of the great statesmen of our time ndash a man who spent 27 years in prison because he believed in the cause of equality His loss should set an example for political leaders still here that there is a need to lead and govern in a manner that is equitable to all peoplerdquo
Bill Lucymember of the NAACP National Board of Directors
and labor leader
ldquoPresident Mandela was humanityrsquos greatest living hero His unwavering sense of justice and peace transformed a nation and inspired the worldrdquo
Lorraine Miller Interim NAACP President and CEO
Texas joins the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela one of historyrsquos bravest leaders His sacrifice and courage in the face of unspeakable hardship demonstrated the extent to which some must fight for their freedom We must all honor his legacy as we continue the struggle to improve all peoplesrsquo lives My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
ldquoNelson Mandela has been a courageous hero of the international civil rights movement His life stands as a timeless example of freedom justice and sacrifice for the greater good of South Africa and the world As the first black President of South Africa his courageous lifelong commitment to the principles of democracy have - and continue to - inspire me Even today in America the
freest nation on Earth we should strive to live by his example as our fight for justice and equal rights continuesrdquo
US Representative Marc Veasey TX-33
My condolences to the family and loved ones of Nelson Mandela and to the people of the Republic of South Africa and all of Africa I had the opportunity to
meet Nelson Mandela on several occasions It is true that he was a transformational leader I also visited Robben Island and saw the prison where he lived and worked and the cell in which he was incarcerated Mandelarsquos is a very moving journey one that carried the dreams and aspirations of an entire nation and world of people ready for change and alleviation of suffering And to all of us who work for the day that oppression is a phenomenon unknown to humankind
Cynthia McKinneyFormer US Rep
ldquoToday the world lost a hero of the anti-apartheid movement and a model for the pursuit of justice and peace worldwiderdquo said Congressman Cuellar ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos dignity in the face of fear and discrimination created a path for all of us in our quest to build a fairer world He inspired the people of South Africa to move beyond one of the most painful period of
their history and embrace equal rights for all of their citizens Mandela leaves a legacy of striving to find the good and the promise in all people and I hope we will see the likes of such a leader again I send my condolences to the family of Mandela and to the people of South Africardquo
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)
To all of our partners in South Africa today we lost a great man But we really didnrsquot lose him because we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord Iit was the passing of a great man Nelson Mandela who I refer to as the father of democracy Our prayers go out with a nation our prayers go out for a nation our prayers go out for a people who had the opportunity to reap the benefits of a great man of God We are grateful and thankful for the results of this manrsquos life In the love in the unity in just the faith that the people of South Africa could walk in as a result of what he demonstrated We celebrate his life and we celebrate his legacy
Creflo Dollar founder and senior pastor of
World Changers Church International
Texas Governor Ann Richards Nelson Mandela Dominique de Menil Senator Ellis Houston Texas 1991
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PAGE 7 I MESSENGER
TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will find a chronology of important events in his life It is a work in progress and we are happy to receive your comments or additions
Year Date Event
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930
Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrols at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law firm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Defiance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected first of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos first black law firm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
MANDELA TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will nd a chronology of important events in his life Courtesy wwwnelsonmandelaorg
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930 Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrolls at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law rm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Deance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected rst of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos rst black law rm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
1955 Watches as Congress of the People at Kliptown launches Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed1962 January 11 Leaves country for military training and to garner support for ANC July 23 Returns to South Africa August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to ve years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the rst time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
August 31 Admitted to Constantiaberg MediClinic
December 7 Moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl where he was held for 14 months in a cottage
1990 February 2 ANC is unbanned
1990 February 11 Released
March 2 Elected ANC Deputy President
1993 December 10 Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with FW de Klerk
1994 April 27 Votes for the rst time in his life
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela
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1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
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By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
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Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM are takingplace now to assess thequality of life in the SouthDallas community beforebillion dollar projectsinvolving the new DARTLight Rail and the Trinity
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people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI am deeply impressed with the progress that
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Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
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result in higher taxes on Americans while sharply
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theadminis-
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Nelson Mandela was arrested in a countrywide police swoop of 156 activists on 5 December 1955 which led to the 1956 Treason Trial Men and women of all races found themselves in the dock in the marathon trial that only ended when the last 28 accused including Mr Mandela were acquitted on 29 March 1961
On 21 March 1960 police killed 69 unarmed people in a protest at Sharpeville against the pass laws This led to the countryrsquos first state of emergency on 31 March and the banning of the ANC and the Pan Africanist Congress on 8 April Nelson Mandela and his colleagues in the Treason Trial were among the thousands detained during the state of emergency
During the trial on 14 June 1958 Nelson Mandela married a social worker Winnie Madikizela They had two daughters Zenani and Zindziswa The couple divorced in 1996
Days before the end of the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela travelled to Pietermaritzburg to speak at the All-in Africa Conference which resolved he should write to Prime Minister Verwoerd requesting a non-racial national convention and to warn that should he not agree there would be a national strike against South Africa becoming a republic
As soon as he and his colleagues were acquitted in the Treason Trial Nelson Mandela went underground and began planning a national strike for 29 30 and 31 March In the face of a massive mobilization of state security the strike was called off early In June 1961 he was asked to lead the armed struggle and helped to establish Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation)
On 11 January 1962 using the adopted name David Motsamayi Nelson Mandela left South Africa secretly He travelled around Africa and visited England to gain support for the armed struggle He received military training in Morocco and Ethiopia and returned to South Africa in July 1962 He was arrested in a police roadblock outside Howick on 5 August while returning from KwaZulu-Natal where he briefed
ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli about his trip
He was charged with leaving the country illegally and inciting workers to strike He was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment which he began serving in Pretoria Local Prison On 27 May 1963 he was transferred to Robben Island and returned to Pretoria on 12 June Within a month police raided a secret hide-out in Rivonia used by ANC and Communist Party activists and several of his comrades were arrested
In October 1963 Nelson Mandela joined nine others on trial for sabotage in what became known as the Rivonia Trial Facing the death penalty his words to the court at the end of his famous lsquoSpeech from the Dockrsquo on 20 April 1964 became immortalized
ldquoI have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an
ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to dierdquo
On 11 June 1964 Nelson Mandela and seven other accused Walter Sisulu Ahmed Kathrada Govan Mbeki Raymond Mhlaba Denis Goldberg Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni were convicted and the next day were sentenced to life imprisonment Denis Goldberg was sent to Pretoria Prison because he was white while the others went to Robben Island
Nelson Mandelarsquos mother died in 1968 and his eldest son Thembi in 1969 He was not allowed to attend their funerals
On 31 March 1982 Nelson Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town
with Sisulu Mhlaba and Mlangeni Kathrada joined them in October When he returned to the prison in November 1985 after prostate surgery Nelson Mandela was held alone Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee had visited him in hospital Later Nelson Mandela initiated talks about an ultimate meeting between the apartheid government and the ANC
In 1988 he was treated for Tuberculosis and was transferred on 7 December 1988 to a house at Victor Verster Prison near Paarl He was released from its gates on Sunday 11 February 1990 nine days after the unbanning of the ANC and the PAC and nearly four months after the release of the remaining Rivonia comrades Throughout his imprisonment he had rejected at least three conditional offers of release
Nelson Mandela immersed himself into official talks to end white minority rule and in 1991 was elected ANC President to replace his ailing friend Oliver Tambo In 1993 he and President FW de Klerk jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize and on 27 April 1994 he voted for the first time in his life
On 10 May 1994 he was inaugurated South Africarsquos first democratically elected President On his 80th birthday in 1998 he married Graccedila Machel his third wife
True to his promise Nelson Mandela stepped down in 1999 after one term as President He continued to work with the Nelson Mandela Childrenrsquos Fund he set up in 1995 and established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela-Rhodes Foundation
In April 2007 his grandson Mandla Mandela became head of the Mvezo Traditional Council at a ceremony at the Mvezo Great Place
Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy equality and learning Despite terrible provocation he never answered
racism with racism His life has been an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation
Parliament Square
Mandela and his second wife Winnie Madikizela at their wedding in 1958 Credit MediaClubSA
Graccedila Machel widow o f M o z a m b i c a n president Samora M a c h e l m a r r i e d Nelson Mandela on his 80th birthday in
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ldquoThe Honorable Nelson Mandela embodied the hopes dreams aspirations and values of all who seek justice against tremendous odds He responded to unfathomable violence with peace and courage and in doing so he forever changed the worldrdquo
Roslyn BrockChairman of the NAACP Board of Directors
ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos legacy remains an inspiration for the work of the NAACP In Mandelarsquos name we must continue to bring attention to all aspects of global apartheid characterized by poverty inequality discrimination and prejudice of all kindrdquo
Dr David Emmanuel Goatley Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the NAACP
Board of Directors ldquoThe world has lost one of the great statesmen of our time ndash a man who spent 27 years in prison because he believed in the cause of equality His loss should set an example for political leaders still here that there is a need to lead and govern in a manner that is equitable to all peoplerdquo
Bill Lucymember of the NAACP National Board of Directors
and labor leader
ldquoPresident Mandela was humanityrsquos greatest living hero His unwavering sense of justice and peace transformed a nation and inspired the worldrdquo
Lorraine Miller Interim NAACP President and CEO
Texas joins the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela one of historyrsquos bravest leaders His sacrifice and courage in the face of unspeakable hardship demonstrated the extent to which some must fight for their freedom We must all honor his legacy as we continue the struggle to improve all peoplesrsquo lives My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
ldquoNelson Mandela has been a courageous hero of the international civil rights movement His life stands as a timeless example of freedom justice and sacrifice for the greater good of South Africa and the world As the first black President of South Africa his courageous lifelong commitment to the principles of democracy have - and continue to - inspire me Even today in America the
freest nation on Earth we should strive to live by his example as our fight for justice and equal rights continuesrdquo
US Representative Marc Veasey TX-33
My condolences to the family and loved ones of Nelson Mandela and to the people of the Republic of South Africa and all of Africa I had the opportunity to
meet Nelson Mandela on several occasions It is true that he was a transformational leader I also visited Robben Island and saw the prison where he lived and worked and the cell in which he was incarcerated Mandelarsquos is a very moving journey one that carried the dreams and aspirations of an entire nation and world of people ready for change and alleviation of suffering And to all of us who work for the day that oppression is a phenomenon unknown to humankind
Cynthia McKinneyFormer US Rep
ldquoToday the world lost a hero of the anti-apartheid movement and a model for the pursuit of justice and peace worldwiderdquo said Congressman Cuellar ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos dignity in the face of fear and discrimination created a path for all of us in our quest to build a fairer world He inspired the people of South Africa to move beyond one of the most painful period of
their history and embrace equal rights for all of their citizens Mandela leaves a legacy of striving to find the good and the promise in all people and I hope we will see the likes of such a leader again I send my condolences to the family of Mandela and to the people of South Africardquo
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)
To all of our partners in South Africa today we lost a great man But we really didnrsquot lose him because we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord Iit was the passing of a great man Nelson Mandela who I refer to as the father of democracy Our prayers go out with a nation our prayers go out for a nation our prayers go out for a people who had the opportunity to reap the benefits of a great man of God We are grateful and thankful for the results of this manrsquos life In the love in the unity in just the faith that the people of South Africa could walk in as a result of what he demonstrated We celebrate his life and we celebrate his legacy
Creflo Dollar founder and senior pastor of
World Changers Church International
Texas Governor Ann Richards Nelson Mandela Dominique de Menil Senator Ellis Houston Texas 1991
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PAGE 7 I MESSENGER
TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will find a chronology of important events in his life It is a work in progress and we are happy to receive your comments or additions
Year Date Event
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930
Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrols at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law firm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Defiance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected first of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos first black law firm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
MANDELA TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will nd a chronology of important events in his life Courtesy wwwnelsonmandelaorg
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930 Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrolls at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law rm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Deance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected rst of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos rst black law rm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
1955 Watches as Congress of the People at Kliptown launches Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed1962 January 11 Leaves country for military training and to garner support for ANC July 23 Returns to South Africa August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to ve years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the rst time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
August 31 Admitted to Constantiaberg MediClinic
December 7 Moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl where he was held for 14 months in a cottage
1990 February 2 ANC is unbanned
1990 February 11 Released
March 2 Elected ANC Deputy President
1993 December 10 Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with FW de Klerk
1994 April 27 Votes for the rst time in his life
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela
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PAGE 8 I MESSENGER
1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
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By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Type to enter text
Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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PAGE 26 I MESSENGER
Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
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PAGE 6 I MESSENGER
ldquoThe Honorable Nelson Mandela embodied the hopes dreams aspirations and values of all who seek justice against tremendous odds He responded to unfathomable violence with peace and courage and in doing so he forever changed the worldrdquo
Roslyn BrockChairman of the NAACP Board of Directors
ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos legacy remains an inspiration for the work of the NAACP In Mandelarsquos name we must continue to bring attention to all aspects of global apartheid characterized by poverty inequality discrimination and prejudice of all kindrdquo
Dr David Emmanuel Goatley Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the NAACP
Board of Directors ldquoThe world has lost one of the great statesmen of our time ndash a man who spent 27 years in prison because he believed in the cause of equality His loss should set an example for political leaders still here that there is a need to lead and govern in a manner that is equitable to all peoplerdquo
Bill Lucymember of the NAACP National Board of Directors
and labor leader
ldquoPresident Mandela was humanityrsquos greatest living hero His unwavering sense of justice and peace transformed a nation and inspired the worldrdquo
Lorraine Miller Interim NAACP President and CEO
Texas joins the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela one of historyrsquos bravest leaders His sacrifice and courage in the face of unspeakable hardship demonstrated the extent to which some must fight for their freedom We must all honor his legacy as we continue the struggle to improve all peoplesrsquo lives My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
ldquoNelson Mandela has been a courageous hero of the international civil rights movement His life stands as a timeless example of freedom justice and sacrifice for the greater good of South Africa and the world As the first black President of South Africa his courageous lifelong commitment to the principles of democracy have - and continue to - inspire me Even today in America the
freest nation on Earth we should strive to live by his example as our fight for justice and equal rights continuesrdquo
US Representative Marc Veasey TX-33
My condolences to the family and loved ones of Nelson Mandela and to the people of the Republic of South Africa and all of Africa I had the opportunity to
meet Nelson Mandela on several occasions It is true that he was a transformational leader I also visited Robben Island and saw the prison where he lived and worked and the cell in which he was incarcerated Mandelarsquos is a very moving journey one that carried the dreams and aspirations of an entire nation and world of people ready for change and alleviation of suffering And to all of us who work for the day that oppression is a phenomenon unknown to humankind
Cynthia McKinneyFormer US Rep
ldquoToday the world lost a hero of the anti-apartheid movement and a model for the pursuit of justice and peace worldwiderdquo said Congressman Cuellar ldquoNelson Mandelarsquos dignity in the face of fear and discrimination created a path for all of us in our quest to build a fairer world He inspired the people of South Africa to move beyond one of the most painful period of
their history and embrace equal rights for all of their citizens Mandela leaves a legacy of striving to find the good and the promise in all people and I hope we will see the likes of such a leader again I send my condolences to the family of Mandela and to the people of South Africardquo
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)
To all of our partners in South Africa today we lost a great man But we really didnrsquot lose him because we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord Iit was the passing of a great man Nelson Mandela who I refer to as the father of democracy Our prayers go out with a nation our prayers go out for a nation our prayers go out for a people who had the opportunity to reap the benefits of a great man of God We are grateful and thankful for the results of this manrsquos life In the love in the unity in just the faith that the people of South Africa could walk in as a result of what he demonstrated We celebrate his life and we celebrate his legacy
Creflo Dollar founder and senior pastor of
World Changers Church International
Texas Governor Ann Richards Nelson Mandela Dominique de Menil Senator Ellis Houston Texas 1991
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PAGE 7 I MESSENGER
TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will find a chronology of important events in his life It is a work in progress and we are happy to receive your comments or additions
Year Date Event
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930
Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrols at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law firm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Defiance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected first of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos first black law firm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
MANDELA TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will nd a chronology of important events in his life Courtesy wwwnelsonmandelaorg
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930 Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrolls at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law rm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Deance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected rst of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos rst black law rm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
1955 Watches as Congress of the People at Kliptown launches Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed1962 January 11 Leaves country for military training and to garner support for ANC July 23 Returns to South Africa August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to ve years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the rst time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
August 31 Admitted to Constantiaberg MediClinic
December 7 Moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl where he was held for 14 months in a cottage
1990 February 2 ANC is unbanned
1990 February 11 Released
March 2 Elected ANC Deputy President
1993 December 10 Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with FW de Klerk
1994 April 27 Votes for the rst time in his life
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela
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1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 9 I MESSENGER
By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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PAGE 10 I MESSENGER
US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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Send your books for review to Cheryl Smith 320 S RL
Thornton Freeway Suite 220 Dallas TX 75203 ELITENEWS
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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PAGE 29 I MESSENGER
On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
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TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
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See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
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TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will find a chronology of important events in his life It is a work in progress and we are happy to receive your comments or additions
Year Date Event
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930
Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrols at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law firm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Defiance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected first of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos first black law firm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
MANDELA TimelineTo condense all of Mr Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible as a result we do not claim that our work here is comprehensive Below you will nd a chronology of important events in his life Courtesy wwwnelsonmandelaorg
1918 July 18 Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei
1925 Attends primary school near Qunu (receives name lsquoNelsonrsquo from a teacher)
Circa 1930 Entrusted to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo
1934 Undergoes initiation Attends Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo
1937 Attends Healdtown the Wesleyan College at Fort Beaufort
1939 Enrolls at the University College of Fort Hare in Alice
1940 Expelled
1941 Escapes an arranged marriage becomes a mine night watchman Starts articles at the law rm Witkin Sidelsky amp Eidelman
1942 Completes BA through the University of South Africa (UNISA)
1942 Begins to attend African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally
1943 Graduates with BA from Fort Hare Enrols for an LLB at Wits University
1944 Co-founds the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase ndash they have four children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 ndash who dies after nine months) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954)
1948 Elected national secretary of the ANCYL
1951 Elected President of the ANCYL
1952 Deance Campaign begins Arrested and charged for violating the Suppression of Communism Act Elected Transvaal ANC President Convicted with JS Moroka Walter Sisulu and 17 others under the Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour suspended for two years Elected rst of ANC deputy presidents Opens South Africarsquos rst black law rm with Oliver Tambo
1953 Devises the M-Plan for the ANCrsquos future underground operations
1955 Watches as Congress of the People at Kliptown launches Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed1962 January 11 Leaves country for military training and to garner support for ANC July 23 Returns to South Africa August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to ve years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the rst time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
August 31 Admitted to Constantiaberg MediClinic
December 7 Moved to Victor Verster Prison in Paarl where he was held for 14 months in a cottage
1990 February 2 ANC is unbanned
1990 February 11 Released
March 2 Elected ANC Deputy President
1993 December 10 Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with FW de Klerk
1994 April 27 Votes for the rst time in his life
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the worldNelson Mandela
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1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
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By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Emailmessengergmailcom
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HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
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HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
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Donna P Charles
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FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
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DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
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FOUR YEARS THERE
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CONDITIONS AND
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HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
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Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 8 I MESSENGER
1955 Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown launches the Freedom Charter
1956 Arrested and joins 155 others on trial for Treason All are acquitted by 29 March 1961
1958 Divorces Evelyn Mase Marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela ndash they have two daughters Zenani (1959) and Zindzi (1960)
1960 March 21 Sharpeville Massacre
March 30 A State of Emergency imposed and he is among thousands detained
April 8 The ANC is banned
1961 Goes underground Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) is formed
1962 January 11 Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
July 23 Returns to South Africa
August 5 Arrested near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal
November 7 Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
1963 May 27 Sent to Robben Island
June 12 Returned to Pretoria Local Prison
October 9 Appears in court for the first time in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial with Walter Sisulu Denis Goldberg Govan Mbeki Ahmed Kathrada Lionel Rusty Bernstein Raymond Mhlaba James Kantor Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni
December 3 Pleads not guilty to sabotage in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial
1964 June 11 All except Rusty Bernstein and James Kantor are convicted and sentenced (June 12) to life
June 13 Arrives on Robben Island
1969 July 13 Thembekile is killed in a car accident
1982 March 31 Mr Mandela Sisulu Raymond Mhlaba and Andrew Mlangeni and later Ahmed Kathrada are sent to Pollsmoor Prison
1985 February 10 Rejects through his daughter Zindzi South African President PW Bothas offer to release him if he renounces violence
1985 November 3 Admitted to the Volks Hospital for prostate surgery
November 23 Discharged from Volks Hospital and returned to Pollsmoor Prison
1988 August 12 Admitted to Tygerberg Hospital where he is diagnosed with Tuberculosis
May 9 Elected by Parliament as rst president of a democratic South Africa May 10 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa December 14 Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom
1995 Establishes the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund
1996 Divorces Winnie Mandela
1998 July 18 Marries Graccedila Machel on his 80th birthday
1999 Steps down after one term as President establishes the Nelson Mandela Foundation
2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2003 Establishes the Mandela Rhodes Foundation
2004 June 1 Announces that he will be stepping down from public life
2005 January 6 Announces that his eldest son Makgatho had died of AIDS
2007 April 13 Attends the installation of his grandson Mandla as chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council
2008 July 18 Turns 90 years old asks future generations to continue the ght for social justice
2009 Votes for the fourth time in his life Attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma on May 9 and witnesses Zumas rst State of the Nation address Turns 91
2010 Is formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
2010 June 11 His great-granddaughter Zenani is killed in a car accident
2010 June 17 Attends the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani
2010 July 11 Makes a surprise appearance at the Final of the Fifa World Cup in Soweto
2010 July Celebrates his 92nd birthday at home in Johannesburg with family and friends
2010 October 12 His second book Conversations with Myself is published
2010 November 18 Meets the South African and American football teams that played in the Mandela Challenge match
2011 January Is admitted to hospital in Johannesburg where he was diagnosed with a chest infection He is discharged after two nights
2011 May 16 Votes in the local government elections
2011 June 27 His book Nelson Mandela By Himself The Authorised Book of Quotations is launched
2011 June 21 Is visited at home by American First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia
2011 July 18 Celebrates his 93rd birthday with family in Qunu Eastern Cape
2011 October 21
Is officially counted in South Africarsquos Census 2011
2011 December 25 Spends Christmas with family in Qunu
2012 February 25 Admitted to hospital for abdominal complaint
February 26 Discharged from hospital
2012 July 18 Celebrates his 94th birthday with his family in Qunu Eastern Cape
December 8 Is admitted to hospital
December 26 Is discharged from hospital
2013 January 1 Spends New Yearrsquos Day with family members in Johannesburg
March 9 Is admitted to hospital
March 10 Is discharged from hospital
March 27 Is admitted to hospital
April 6 Is discharged from hospital
June 8 Is admitted to hospital
July 18 Spends his 95th birthday in hospital
September 1 Is discharged from hospital
2013 December 5 Nelson Mandela Dies
Nelson Mandela Square
If you talk to a man in a language he understands that goes to his head If you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart
Nelson Mandela
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 9 I MESSENGER
By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 10 I MESSENGER
US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 29 I MESSENGER
On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
NO 2 ISSUE 32 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION APRIL 19 2013
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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of her life
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
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By Marc Morial
President National Urban League
During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die -- Nelson Mandela There are few men or women who leave such an indelible imprint and impact on the world that they are remembered honored and celebrated by nations near and far for centuries after they depart There are few people for whom even all the words in every language fail to convey the magnitude and meaning of their lives Without a doubt in mind or heart I know that Nelson Mandela is one among a very select few His dedication perseverance forgiveness and purpose ndash his life ndash sparked an inextinguishable fire in the souls of freedom fighters not only in South Africa but everywhere The light that he shared will forever serve as an international beacon for fairness justice and hope for all disadvantaged impoverished and oppressed people from every corner of the world Nelson Mandela gave new meaning to the word ldquoinspirationrdquo After spending 27 years of a life sentence as an apartheid regime political prisoner he emerged not with bitterness ndash but instead with a steadfast resolve to
complete his lifersquos work His remarkable journey serves as an indisputable example of forgiveness in the face of persecution and triumph through tribulation
I consider myself at once fortunate humbled and proud to have been a part of the great work of Nelson Mandelarsquos life during the 1980rsquos here in the United States While attending Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 I co-led an effort to boycott the cafeteria operator because of its investments in South Africa During this same period I was a member of the leadership team of the National Black Law Students Association that pushed for divestment of South African investments by US companies
Early in my career I was arrested at the South African Embassy as part of a mass peaceful organized protest led by Walter Fauntroy Mary Frances Berry and Randall Robinson in support of US
economic sanctions against South Africa
As co-leader of the New Orleans Anti-Apartheid Coalition I helped to successfully advocate for the New
Orleans Public Employee Pension Boardrsquos divestment in US companies who had holdings in South Africa When the US Congress ultimately passed sanctions against South Africa I could only hope that Nelson Mandela knew that his army now extended beyond the borders of South Africa to subsequent generations of freedom activists and advocates around the world ndash even in the worldrsquos greatest democracy ndash helping to continue the work he started
After the election of President Mandela as mayor of New Orleans I signed an economic and friendship agreement in 1994 between Johannesburg and New Orleans one of the first US cities to do so It was an indescribable honor Nelson Mandelarsquos
efforts to create a new multi-racial democracy werenrsquot just an example of unwavering leadership humanity and compassion for me but also for the countless millions who will follow and study him as one of the worldrsquos great leaders for centuries to come I often wonder if his parents knew when they named him Rolihlahla (common translation ldquotroublemakerrdquo) how prophetic that was or how ironic it would be that he would grow up to be an international symbol of peacemaking But the ldquotroublemakingrdquo that Nelson Mandela undertook was of a different kind It was the kind that sees legislated injustice race-based inequality and economic despair and seeks to disrupt an institutionalized system of oppression and discrimination It is the kind that motivates all of us in the Urban League Movement to continue to fight for opportunity parity and economic equality every day in hundreds of communities across America Nelson Mandela gave a voice to those who had been silenced He brought hope to those who had been stripped of their dreams He awakened a nation ndash and ultimately a world ndash to the boundless possibilities of following onersquos purpose Today we stand with the people of South Africa and with the international community in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela We remember honor and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy The world could use a few more ldquoRolihlahlasrdquo
Our march to freedom is irreversible We must not allow fear to stand in our way -- Nelson Mandela
Arguably the worlds greatest moral leader his contributions to freedom and equality across our world are countless He showed us what true leadership and compassion is and its potential to change the world
I will forever treasure the privilege of spending time with him My first meeting with Mr Mandela in 1995 was a unique experience that was an absolute realization that I was standing in the presence of greatness Later meetings were just as inspirational and I continued to be in awe of both his charisma and his humility
In response to his infamous 27 years of imprisonment he showed the world a sermon stressing that only love can conquer hate Mr Mandelas refusal to hate and his lack of bitterness in the face of bigotry and hatred continue to stand as an example for the world to follow
Though South Africa elected him as its president to many he was much more a moral compass in a time of great intolerance and turmoil In effect he was
seen as President of the world And while the very soul of South Africa his life was indeed also a gift to a global society His struggle and search for freedom justice and equality for all South Africans gave rise to added freedom justice and
equality for all people In summary Mr Mandela committed his life to the fierce struggle to eliminate the notion of better or lessor and superior and inferior human beings He gave everything to the struggle and he would have given his life if need be for the liberation of South Africa The miracle of 1994 could not
have been achieved by any one person Few would deny that Mandela was the chief architect South Africa will forever miss Nelson Mandela as will we all His influence on the fight against global inequality will continue to live on in our hearts and souls Let the world smile and rejoice for the 95 years we were given with Nelson Mandela
Rep Helen Giddings(D-Dallas)
We Remember Honor and Celebrate the Extraordinary Life amp Legacy of Nelson Mandela
After word of his death the Omni Hotel in Dallas Texas paid homage to President Nelson Mandela
The Chief Architect
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US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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Something Natural
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Type to enter text
Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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PAGE 26 I MESSENGER
Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
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ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
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PAGE 10 I MESSENGER
US Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson mourns death of
World Leader Nelson Mandela
Today the world lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson had the privilege to meet and work with Nelson Mandela and issued the following statement following his passing ldquoToday the world mourns the loss one of its greatest heroes President Nelson Mandela was truly a beacon of hope and an inspiration not only to the people of his country but to the entire world I am so sad to hear of his passing and I pray for the people of South Africa as they grieve over the loss of Mandela I have been fortunate to not only meet but work with Nelson Mandela during my career I have been able to draw inspiration and guidance from the examples he has set He was the ultimate ldquouniterrdquo that not only brought an end to apartheid in South Africa but served as an example for many nations on how to peacefully bring about democratic change I am grateful to have known and learned from this great man and I will keep his family and country in my prayersrdquo
I am deeply saddened to have lost such an enduring symbol of freedom and liberty Nelson Mandela was an elder statesman who embodied the very essence of a servant-leader History cannot contain the lasting impact of such an extraordinary life Rather his exceptionalism will live in the hearts and minds of those of us who were fortunate enough to have witnessed his greatness There are few words capable of encapsulating the measure of such a masterful life except to impart this departing dispatch Well done Madiba well done
Bishop TD Jakes
Nelson Mandelas death constitutes the enormous loss of a great man who deserves his rest We were lucky to have him on this earth at this time and his lessons of struggle confrontation and love will never leave us
Rinku SenPresident Race Forward
Nelson Mandela will live in history as an inspiration for defenders of liberty around the globe He stood firm for decades on the principle that until all South Africans enjoyed equal liberties he would not leave prison himself declaring in his autobiography Freedom is indivisible the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them the chains on all of my people were the chains on me Because of his epic fight against injustice an entire nation is now free We mourn his loss and offer our condolences to his family and the people of South Africa
US Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas
ldquoThrough his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better
world for future generations Today the prayers of Texans are with Mandelarsquos family his friends and the people of South Africardquo
Gov Rick Perry
ldquoI join with people of all races worldwide in mourning the death of this great lion of African liberation but celebrating his magnificent life of service to the
cause of freedom human rights and justice for all humanity Nelson Mandelarsquos life and leadership exemplified the highest courage dignity and dedication to human liberation His name will always resonate in my heart as it does in the hearts of millions of people all over the world His death marks the end of an era when leaders of unsurpassed courage and integrity walked among usrdquo
Bernice A KingCEO of the King Center
ldquoWith the passing of Nelson Mandela we have lost an individual who not only freed his home of South Africa from racial hatred but inspired the world to peacefully resist injustice and intolerance We will forever remember Nelson Mandela as the wonderful man and courageous leader who ended apartheid at home and changed the course of human history for all Unbowed by racial animosity and decades behind bars Nelson Mandela was a
revolutionary force for nonviolence and justice I still remember the humble man that visited Detroit just months following his release from prison to organize for his political movement in South Africa and speak with Rosa Parks And I will always treasure the memories I have just four short years later of the voyage I made with President Clinton and Harry Belafonte to attend Nelson Mandelarsquos installation as President of South Africa While we mourn his passage we know that Madibarsquos legacy of fighting for freedom and independence will live onrdquo
Congressman John Conyers Jr (D-Mich)
Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Nelson Mandela during a 90rsquos trip to South Africa
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PAGE 11 I MESSENGER
Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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PAGE 12 I MESSENGER
TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 14 I MESSENGER
By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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PAGE 15 I MESSENGER
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PAGE 16 I MESSENGER
Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 17 I MESSENGER
Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
Nine Years
Five Months
and 24 Days
of her life
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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Today LDF honors the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela the first democratically elected president of South Africa and a leader in the struggle against apartheid
Mr Mandela was a hero to not only blacks and whites in South Africa but to people all around the world struggling to end oppression and injustice
He was a freedom fighter a political prisoner and later a president But Mr Mandela began his career as a lawyer creating the first black law firm in South Africa with his partner Oliver Tambo
After he became President of South Africa in 1994 Mr Mandela invited LDF lawyers to come to South Africa to work with an organization in which he had been a member mdash the Black Lawyers
Association of South Africa LDF Director-Counsel Ted Shaw led delegations to South Africa where as guests of President Mandela our lawyers shared their knowledge of equal protection and due process constitutional law
Although Mr Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison he insisted on reconciliation rather than vengeance
After he was released in 1990 he peacefully negotiated with those
who had imprisoned him mdash for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 He became the beloved leader of all South Africans and an inspiration to millions around the world In his last public
appearance Mr Mandela said I would like to be
remembered not as anyone unique
or special but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years for decades and even centuries he said The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling but in rising every time you fall
In our work to end racial oppression we at LDF strive to uphold Mr Mandelas values We are forever indebted to his character persistence dedication humility and unwavering commitment to the principles of equality and justice
Thank you Mr Mandela
Sherrilyn A IfillPresident and Director
CounselLegal Defense Fund
Mr Nelson Mandela - Freedom Fighter
Share My Lesson posts lessons on Nelson Mandela to coincide with ldquoMandela Long
Walk to Freedomrdquo
WASHINGTONmdashShare My Lesson the nationrsquos largest online site for teaching resources has posted lesson plans and other materials about former prisoner and South African President Nelson Mandela to coincide with the upcoming release of the feature film ldquoMandela Long Walk to Freedomrdquo Share My Lesson is partnering with the filmrsquos producers The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring this unique high-quality multimedia resource to classrooms nationwide The lessons plans for grades 9-12 which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards are available for educators parents and other registered members free of charge at wwwsharemylessoncommandela In addition Share My Lesson and The Weinstein Company are offering educators who download the resources a
chance to take their class of 30 students to see the movie Three exclusive movie clips are now available for view at wwwsharemylessoncommandelafilm in addition to primary sources made accessible thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg ldquoLessons based on this rare and true hero are multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary Teachers will be able to show clips of the movie in class to bring Mandelarsquos incredible story alive and lead students through discussions that will help broaden their thinking about Mandelarsquos imprisonment his yearning for a democratic and non-discriminatory country and the legacy of his sacrifice and accomplishmentsrdquo said AFT President Randi Weingarten The motion picture tells the inspirational story of Mandela from his humble beginnings in Transkei South Africa to his 27-year incarceration for treason to his eventual release to become the president of a fully participatory democratic South Africa Mandelarsquos story and the film provide educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of freedom and forgiveness equality and equanimity reconciliation and redemption The movie opened in select cities Nov 29 with a nationwide release Dec 25
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear
Nelson Mandela
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PAGE 12 I MESSENGER
TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 15 I MESSENGER
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 16 I MESSENGER
Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 17 I MESSENGER
Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Type to enter text
Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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PAGE 26 I MESSENGER
Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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MetroMavericks surpassesSpurs in playoffs
By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 12 I MESSENGER
TV ONE honors the life and achievements of
former President and anti-apartheid crusader
Nelson Mandela--TV One to Air lsquoNelson Mandela One Manrsquo and lsquoMusic for Mandelarsquo Documentaries and Provide Ongoing Coverage on lsquoNews One Nowrsquo--
Following the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela TV One will commemorate his life and achievements with the airing of documentaries Nelson Mandela One Man and Music for Mandela as well as with ongoing coverage on News One Now the only daily live morning news program focusing on news and analysis from the African American perspective Mandela One Man navigates Mandelas journey through life from the dedication he demonstrated as a young activist in the African National Congress the struggles he experienced in his years on the run and in hiding the darkness of his time as a political prisoner and the triumph of his inauguration as the first black president of South Africa
The hour-long documentary also charts the history of racism in the country beginning with the arrival of the National Party through the upheaval and segregation of apartheid and finally the dismantling of the cruel regime in the 1990s Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the life of if the iconic leader Through the duration of his prison term to the present day celebrations of his legacy the music born out of Mandelas inspiring journey is discussed by his closest friends former exiled musicians current international artists and community volunteers Combining striking visuals with songs stemming from a wide range of musical genres the documentary is not only a tribute to the man himself but also to the ultimate power of music to motivate and educate ldquoThe passing of Nelson Mandela allows us to reflect on the lifetime of struggle and perseverance that one extraordinary individual endured to better not only the lives of his fellow South Africans but also of people all over the worldrdquo remarked Alfred Liggins President and CEO TV One ldquoTV One mourns his passing and celebrates his legacyrdquo Nelson Mandela One Man December 5 900 PMET December 6 1000 AMET
Music for Mandela December 5 1000 PMET December 6 1100 AMET
News One Now Coverage December 6 900 AMET
RADIO ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY
HUGHES ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA
ldquoThe world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom We mourn his departure but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth and we shall remain eternally grateful The high point of my career and life was the
evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev Jesse Jackson It was a fund raiser at Rev Jacksonrsquos home and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela with my son seated directly behind us
To spend several hours in his presence in the presence of God filled good in the presence of compassion and forgiveness radiating from Nelson Mandela was a life changing event for all who were blessed to experience it His life was biblical and his example was the foundation of his longevity Truly with Nelson Mandela God was well pleased and now he will rest in peace for a life well livedrdquo
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes with the Honorable Nelson Mandela (photo courtesy of Radio One)
In Memoriam
December 8 - Day of prayer and reection
December 11 thru December 13 - Mandela will lie in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria the capital
President Mandelas body will be transported from Pretoria to his childhood town of Qunu for a private vigil with ANC leaders chiefs and his family
December 15 - public funeral will be held and it will be televised
South African Embassy in Washington
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PAGE 13 I MESSENGER
HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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PAGE 15 I MESSENGER
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 16 I MESSENGER
Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 17 I MESSENGER
Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 18 I MESSENGER
Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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Florida AampM UniversityHoward University10192013 200 PM (Tallahassee FL)
Florida Memorial UniversityCollege of the Bahamas02082014 630 PM Florida Memorial University
Fort Valley State UniversityConcordia College10262013 200 PM (Fort Valley GA)
Grambling State UniversityMississippi Valley State University11022013 200 PM (Grambling LA)
Hampton UniversityNorth Carolina AampT State University10122013 200 PM (Hampton VA)
Howard UniversityMorgan State University10262013 100 PM (Washington DC)
Jackson State UniversityGrambling State University10192013 200 PM (Jackson MS)
Johnson C Smith UniversityShaw University10262013 100 PM (Charlotte NC)
Kentucky State UniversityFort Valley State University10122013 130 PM (Frankfort KY)
Lane CollegeCentral State University10192013 200 PM (Jackson TN)
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Livingstone CollegeFayetteville State University11022013 130 PM (Salisbury NC)
Miles CollegeKentucky State University10192013 400 PM (Faireld AL)
Mississippi Valley State UniversityUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff10262013 100 PM (Itta Bena MS)
Morehouse College Benedict College10262013 200 PM (Atlanta GA)
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Norfolk State University v Florida AampM University11022013 200 PM (Norfolk VA)
North Carolina AampT State UniversityVirginia University of Lynchburg11022013 100 PM (Greensboro NC)
North Carolina Central UniversityMorgan State University10192013 200 PM (Durham NC)
Prairie View AampM UniversityMississippi Valley State University10192013 200 PM (Prairie View TX)
Saint Augustines CollegeLivingstone College10122013 200 PM (Raleigh NC)
Savannah State UniversityNorth Carolina Central University10262013 200 PM (Savannah GA)
Shaw UniversityLivingstone College10192013 100 PM (Durham NC)
South Carolina State UniversityFlorida AampM University11092013 130 PM (Orangeburg SC)
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Stillman CollegeBenedict College10122013 600 PM (Tuscaloosa AL)
Tennessee State UniversityEastern Illinois University10262013 TBA (Nashville TN)
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Texas Southern UniversityAlcorn State University10192013 200 PM (Houston TX)
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University of Arkansas at Pine BluffSouthern University and AampM College10192013 230 PM (Pine Bluff AR)
Virginia State UniversityBowie State University10192013 200 PM (Ettrick VA)
Virginia Union UniversityChowan University10192013 100 PM (Richmond VA)
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
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HOSTED BYLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
DAVID DEWHURSTState of Texas
The Officers and Members of The National Black United Front (NBUF) send greetings of Amandla (Freedom) to the family of President Madiba Nelson Mandela at this time of his transition As active participants in the FREE SOUTH AFRICA Movement we in NBUF stand in solidarity with those in Azania (S Africa) who mourn his passing
Kofi TaharkaNBUF National Chairman
We mourn the loss of this great man and that of the people of South Africa He began as a great freedom fighter to regain land and freedom for the native Africans there Unfortunately the living conditions for his people got horribly worse while he was president and to date has not changed as other presidents have followed him We continue to pray for true land reform and relief of suffering for the people of South Africa and for a very special place for Nelson Mandela in paradise for this great African warrior
Thomas MuhammadCo-Chair of the Green Party Black Caucus
Humanity has lost one of the most heroic and most gracious figures of the 20th century Nelson Mandalas lifelong struggle for freedom and equality may never be equaled Let us not be sad at his death but let us rejoice in his example of never giving up for the dream of a South Africa free of apartheid Let us rejoice that despite spending a long portion of his life underground and then incarcerated on Robben Island he walked the earth as long as he did providing an example for generation after generation
David DoonanGreen Mayor of Greenwich New York
Remembering President Mandela
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By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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Send your books for review to Cheryl Smith 320 S RL
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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PAGE 14 I MESSENGER
By Jamille Bradfield Entertainment Critic
Paul Walker the actor best known for his role as Brian OrsquoConner in the p o p u l a r a c t i o n m o v i e f r a n c h i s e F A S T amp FURIOUS died on Saturday November 30 2013 along with his friend race car driver Roger Rodas in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita California about 30 miles north of Hollywood
According to eyewitness accounts the two were attending a charity event h o s t e d b y W a l k e r rsquo s organization Reach Out WorldWide to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines when they left the event in a Porsche GT
The car later crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street and burst into flames with the two men inside Rodas was believed to be driving at the time of the fatal wreck with Walker riding in the passengerrsquos seat
The talented actor who just turned 40 in September has appeared in several feature films outside of the FAST amp FURIOUS f r anch i se i nc lud ing PLEASANTVILLE VARSITY BLUES
SHErsquoS ALL THAT THE SKULLS JOY RIDE INTO THE BLUE EIGHT BELOW and TAKERS
He began acting as a child in commercials and then graduated to appearances on a variety of television shows before taking his acting shops to the big screen
A lesser-known fact about the Glendale California native is that in addition to being a real-life car enthusiast Walker also studied marine biology and had a particular interest in sharks evident by his appearance on the Discovery Channelrsquos ldquoSpawn of Jawsrdquo
special during Shark Week this past summer
He was also committed to charity w o r k a n d f o u n d e d R e a c h O u t WorldWide after a trip to Haiti in 2010 following the devastating earthquake inspired Walker to fill an unmet need for a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who are available to serve when disasters strike
Walkerrsquos friend Roger Rodas was a team captain and owner of Always Evolving a dealer of high-end luxury and sports cars performance and service shop and race team
Rodas 38 who was known for racing Porsche Cup Cars had recently stepped into the new 2013 Ford Racing Boss 302s Mustang
Walker is survived by his parents four siblings and his 15-year-old daughter
Rodas is reportedly survived by his wife and two children The Los Angeles County Sheriffrsquos Office is investigating the crash and thus far has said speed was a factor in the wreck that claimed the two menrsquos lives
For more information about Reach Out WorldWide visit wwwrowworg
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas killed in crash on November 30 2013 Firemen extinguish ames at crash site
Life imitates art as Fast amp Furious star Paul Walker dies in fiery car crash
By Jamille BradfieldCATCHING FIRE is the second
installment based on Suzanne Collinsrsquo fictional trilogy THE HUNGER GAMES Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (screenplay) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE picks up where the first film left off with District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) back home fresh off of their 74th Annual Hunger Games win
Itrsquos not long after they are back home with their family and friends that they have to leave again this time on the customary ldquoVictorrsquos Tourrdquo where they visit the citizens in whatrsquos left of the dystopian world that is Panem formerly known as North America
Sounds harmless enough except for one problemhellipthe Capitolrsquos fearless leader President Snow (Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland) worries that there is a rebellion brewing in the districts as a result of Katniss and Peetarsquos victory
So as if fighting to the death once was not sufficient the Tribute darlings of District 12 are thrown a major monkey wrench in their plans when P r e s i d e n t S n o w announces the 75th Annual Hunger Games as the third Quarter Que l l ndash a spec i a l edition of the Hunger Games that only occurs every 25 years and requires the most recent victor(s) to compete a g a i n s t e x t r e m e l y skilled past victors of the Games
Naturally Katniss meets this news with a lsquoyou-gotta-be-kidding-m e rsquo r e a c t i o n considering she just finished a brutal round of the infamous Games
An ever-present subplot is the pseudo love-triangle between Katniss Peeta and Gale portrayed by the d r e a m y L i a m Hemsworth The relationship is categorized as ldquoartificialrdquo because Katniss and Peeta are forced to convince the people of the districts that they are
genuinely in love as a distraction to snuff out the spark of an uprising
However Katniss really loves Gale her romantic interest back home but the
more she has to pretend to be in love with Peeta t h e m o r e h e r feelings grow for her fellow TributesurvivorArmed with their t r u s t y H u n g e r G a m e s d r e a m team including previous victor a n d m e n t o r H a y m i t c h Abernathy (Emmy w i n n e r Wo o d y Harrelson) over-the- top escor t Effie (Elizabeth B a n k s ) a n d brilliant personal s t y l i s t C i n n a (Lenny Kravitz) Katniss and Peeta prepare for the
Quarter Quell Also reprising his role as the
flamboyant host of the televised Games is Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Joining the cast in the sequel are Golden Globe winner
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee a Quarter Quell competitor who is an electronics and wiring expert and Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee the new head game maker
As sequels go in the actionadventure gen re THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE does not disappoint It is chock-full of adrenaline and gripping scenes
The arena is a step above the arena setting in the original film and the battle to be the lone survivor is thrilling Die-hard fans of THE HUNGER GAMES novels will be thoroughly entertained with this latest feature film adaptation Rated PG-13 (for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images mdash all involving teens) THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE has a running time of two hours and 26 minutes
T h e L i o n s g a t e f i l m o p e n e d nationwide in theaters on November 22 2013
An entertaining adventure
Four reels
THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIREamilleBradfield
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
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DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
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YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
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Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
NO 2 ISSUE 32 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION APRIL 19 2013
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
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8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
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PAGE 15 I MESSENGER
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HOUSTON ndash The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energyThe new minor is part of UHrsquos strategic
For more information Deborah Long Chambers Certified AromatherapistCEO Designs for Living Comfortablywwwlivingcomfortablycom
Something Natural
withDeborah Long Chambers
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 16 I MESSENGER
Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 17 I MESSENGER
Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 20 I MESSENGER
Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 29 I MESSENGER
On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
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Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
NO 2 ISSUE 32 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION APRIL 19 2013
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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of her life
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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Prairie View AampM UniversityMississippi Valley State University10192013 200 PM (Prairie View TX)
Saint Augustines CollegeLivingstone College10122013 200 PM (Raleigh NC)
Savannah State UniversityNorth Carolina Central University10262013 200 PM (Savannah GA)
Shaw UniversityLivingstone College10192013 100 PM (Durham NC)
South Carolina State UniversityFlorida AampM University11092013 130 PM (Orangeburg SC)
Southern University and AampM CollegeAlcorn State University10262013 530 PM (Baton Rouge LA)
Stillman CollegeBenedict College10122013 600 PM (Tuscaloosa AL)
Tennessee State UniversityEastern Illinois University10262013 TBA (Nashville TN)
Texas CollegeBacone College10262013 200 PM Bulldog Stadium (Chapel Hill TX)
Texas Southern UniversityAlcorn State University10192013 200 PM (Houston TX)
Tuskegee University v Central State University11022013 TBA (Tuskegee AL)
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffSouthern University and AampM College10192013 230 PM (Pine Bluff AR)
Virginia State UniversityBowie State University10192013 200 PM (Ettrick VA)
Virginia Union UniversityChowan University10192013 100 PM (Richmond VA)
Virginia University of LynchburgLivingstone College11092013 100 PM (Lynchburg VA)
West Virginia State UniversityUrbana University10052013 130 PM (Institute WV)
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- See more at httpwwwhbcuconnectcomhomecomingsthashIz68UQ7Fdpuf
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
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Hon John Conyers Jr
Hon Eddie Bernice
Johnson
TALLHASSEE Fla ndash Florida AampM Universityrsquos (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) has partnered with the National Basketball Retirement Players Association (NBRPA) to host a boot-camp style certificate program for ex-NBA players called Life After Retirement Growing Successful Business Ventures
ldquoThe program is focused on helping retired NBA players to develop business skills to start or maintain successful business ventures during retirementrdquo said FAMU SBI Dean Shawnta
Friday-Stroud who pitched the program to the NBRPA during their annual convention in September ldquoIt will take them through business plan preparation and culminate with an opportunity for the retired players to present their plans in front of professors certified business analysts and a small business bankerrdquo
The inaugural class of nine participants will spend four weekends starting in December developing a business plan The certificate program will provide tools and frameworks for starting
and enhancing business ventures in the areas of franchising financial services real estate and insurance by engaging in interactive team-based cases studies reviewing balance sheets and performing cash flow analyses
Former players that are successful entrepreneurs will serve as guest lecturers during the weekend boot camps If participants complete all in-camp and between-camp assignments at the conclusion of the series they will leave with a sound vetted business plan
ldquoWe are very excited to partner with Florida AampM Universityrsquos School of Business and Industry for a wonderful program that will assist NBRPA Members looking to build a successful business careerrdquo said NBRPA President and CEO Arnie D Fielkow ldquoEducation and learning are the backbone of NBRPA programming as we help former NBA ABA Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players transition into a successful life after the gamerdquo
FAMU School of Business hosts Boot Camp for Retired NBA Players
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Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
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Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
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Speak out against domestic violence
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
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TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 17 I MESSENGER
Check out back issues of I Messenger
wwwmyimessengercom
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and
Sunday December 15Automobile Building in Fair Park
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 18 I MESSENGER
Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 20 I MESSENGER
Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
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A FAMILY
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
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ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
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PAGE 18 I MESSENGER
Local kids can see better thanks to
VSP and BBBSBY AS WaltonI Messenger
According to recent studies 15 million children go back to school each year with undiagnosed vision problems
Educators and doctors agree that poor vision can lead to other problems in the classroom
ldquoIt is important that children get their eyes examinedrdquo said Dr Bob Day a long-time resident of Garland and OD with VSP Vision Care the largest not-for-profit vision care provider in the United States
During a recent interview Dr Day talked about how vision problems need to be addressed early and he shared information
about the Clicks for Kids Program where VSP Vision Care and the national charity Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered to donate 25000 gift certificates for eye exams and glasses
ldquoItrsquos a great program where you go to the website Seemuchmorecom and you click and put in your zip coderdquo he explained adding that ldquoThere was a tremendous outpouring of support from people in this areardquo
The Dallas area actually received the highest numbers of clicks in the country and almost 350 gift certificates were provided to area children he acknowledged proudly
The children will benefit significantly
from the exam and glasses if needed he said
ldquoIf they canrsquot see to do the work they canrsquot do the workrdquo said Dr Day ldquolrsquove seen so many kids over the years their grades have skyrocketed Kids donrsquot know that they are supposed to see a certain way so its very important to get them testedrdquo
And VSP does a whole lot more said Dr Day Through its global charity platform VSP has provided almost $155 million in
free eye care and eyewear for more than 825000 adults and children
Dr Day is passionate about his work He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1975 his Therapeutic license in 1992 and his Optometric Glaucoma Specialist license in 2001
Find out more about VSP at wwwseemuchmorecom
Robert Hallback Jr Owner Operator
408 West Renfro St Ste 105 Plant City FL 33563rhallback57gmailcom
Dallas TX - - Hatcher Station Village a modern mixed-used development in South Dallas came closer to reality with an announcement in New York City that Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) received a $250000 grant from Citi Foundation to increase economic progress as part of the Partners in Progress (PIP) initiative
The initiative backed by the Citi Foundation and the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is designed to increase capacity of trusted local organizations to create strong resilient neighborhoods and paths to economic opportunity
Hatcher Station Village is a catalyst for making connections with education jobs health care and community said FRI project leader Andrea Hills who is in New York to receive the grant This grant will boost our ability to plan and attract economic development and much needed services in the
Frazier neighborhood of South DallasFair Park
Frazier Revitalization Inc (FRI) born out of the dreams of Frazier Neighborhood residents was formed in 2005 for the purpose of providing leadership for implementation of the Frazier Neighborhood Master Plan prepared by noted architect and urban planner Antonio Di Mambro FRIs mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization and transformation of Frazier by coordinating supporting and assisting in economic and cultural development
The proposed Hatcher Station Village is located on a 7-acresite across the street from the DARTs Green Line Hatcher Station While plans are still being developed the easy access to DART makes this project a cornerstone for economic opportunity in South Dallas connecting the neighborhood to resources in health care education job training and employment
Through the PIP grant FRI and 12 other grantees will be able to initiate or deepen their efforts to become community quarterbacks
In this role FRI will lead the development or expansion of local stakeholder networks to improve places-the physical environment of a community including housing transit and safety- and create opportunities for people-such as jobs child development education and health PIP funding will enable grantees to engage and align an expanded range of partners share knowledge and use data to drive project design
In addition grantees will participate in a learning community that will include coaching and skill building
Recognizing that there is no one size fits all solution to improving economic opportunity we know the quarterback model works to align smart approaches with smart financing said Nancy O Andrews President and CEO of LIIF
The Partners in Progress initiative is focused on identifying and supporting organizations that have the credibility and potential to be local community development champions said Pamela Flaherty President amp CEO of the Citi Foundation
The impetus behind the PIP initiative came from Investing in What Works for Americas Communities a book LIIF co-published in 2012 with the Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco which asserts that flexible and dynamic community quarterbacks could transform local community development efforts that are often fragmented and duplicative The Citi Foundation supported LIIFs work on the original book and the PIP initiative now aims to advance the community quarterback model across the nation
To learn more about the PIP program visit wwwpartnersinprogressprojectorg
Organization selected by Citi Foundation and Low Income Investment Fund as part of Partners in Progress Initiative
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History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
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Type to enter text
Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
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Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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PAGE 26 I MESSENGER
Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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MetroMavericks surpassesSpurs in playoffs
By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 19 I MESSENGER
History of Orange Blossom Classic
shared in American Airlines Magazine
Tallahassee Fla ndash The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida AampM University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlinesrsquo publication American Way Written by Samuel G Freedman NY Times columnist and author of the book Breaking the Line the article describes
how two rival football teams with two star quarterbacks under the leadership of two legendary coaches revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL FAMU coach Jake Gaither with quarterback Ken Riley along with Gramblingrsquos Eddie Robinson and James Harris made a profound difference in how America finally came to appreciate the talent of black athletes For a 30-year period the Orange Blossom Classic football game in Miami wans the most important annual sporting event and the largest annual gathering of any kind for African Americans The Orange Blossom Classic was founded by JRE Lee Jr the son of Florida AampM Universityrsquos president at a time when blacks were not allowed to compete in bowl games In 1933 FAMU beat Howard in front of 2000 fans at a ldquoblacks-onlyrdquo ballpark in Jacksonville Fla For 13 years the contest hopped around the Florida cities of Orlando Jacksonville and Tampa before becoming an annual event in Miami in 1947 During the first Classic game in Miami a racial milestone was met For the first time black fans were permitted in the main stands of the Orange Bowl ldquoWhen a Florida AampM Rattler receiver named Nathaniel ldquoTrazrdquo Powell caught a 45-yard pass to break a tie with Hampton Institute he became the first black man to score a touchdown on the Orange Bowlrsquos previously whi tes-only gr idironrdquo Freedman writes in the article ldquoFor years to come blacks around the state would speak about his touchdown as if hersquod been Rosa Parks refusing to surrender her seatrdquo To read the article in its entirety visit httphubaacomenaworange-bowl-classic-football-black-history
KwanzaaFest 2013Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15
Automobile Building in Fair Park
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Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 21 I MESSENGER
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 22 I MESSENGER
Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
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Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 24 I MESSENGER
CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
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Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
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GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
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Ron Kirkp7
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
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Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 20 I MESSENGER
Friday December 6 2013
The DFW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~
Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala
Reception Dinner
Program Dance (live music)
Keynote Speaker Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr
Dr Benjamin Chavis Jr began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) In 1969 Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 17million member United Church of
Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ In 1988 Dr Chavis was elected
Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA Then in 1993 Dr Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Dr Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership
among African Americans and other minorities
Installation conducted by NAREB National President Donnell Spivey
DFW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving TX 75063
Reception at 7pm Dinner amp Program at 8pm Attire After 5Men Jackets required
Real Estate and Housing Professionals in DFW-shyConsider joining one of our chapters For additional information
Email dfwrealtistseventsgmailcom or call 817-shy231-shy0058 ~~~~
This event is a celebration of our DFW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater DFW metroplex We are seeking new members who
erving the unserved communities Find out more about Realtistsreg at
wwwnarebcom $75 Per Person ~ Individual Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at
httpshopfwarorg
A Very Special Holiday Event
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 21 I MESSENGER
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 22 I MESSENGER
Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
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National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
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FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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of her life
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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DONrsquoT BE
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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Plant yourself in good soilBy James A Washington
During a recent sermon I found myself once again being told that the devil is liar He specializes in deceit Coupled with harden not your heart when you hear the Word of the Lord it made me wonder that the voice you hear urging you to resist Godrsquos Word must be the devilrsquos When these two voices collide in your spirit one needs to be careful deep water ahead
One of my favorite verses of scripture is ldquoSome people are like seed along the path where the Word is sown As soon as they hear it Satan comes and takes away the Word sown in themrdquo Mark 415 If you could only recognize when yoursquore being fooled or manipulated or being used by someone or something I believe if you could most of us would handle the situation accordingly
Emotionally we have all probably reacted or responded appropriately when we discovered we were being used or made a fool of by somebody Irsquom guessing it wasnrsquot a pretty sight for the perpetrator of such an act towards you
I know after pain then comes anger After anger usually comes action Itrsquos definitely not pretty If only the devil would show his hand the way that God does His Now it starts to make sense
The devil is a liar because he has to be He specializes in presenting situations in such a manner that hersquos the last person you suspect of making your life a real hell on earth ldquoAnd no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light It is not surprising then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousnessrdquo 2 Corinthians 11 14-15
So for a moment letrsquos take another look at this thing It would appear that when Satan is hard at work in your life it is probably at a time when you are most likely trying to hear from God The
bible says watch out here because it is at these times that so called friends advice givers supporters and confidants will show up and ldquohelprdquo ldquoguiderdquo and ldquoconsolerdquo us If the
truth be told you can look back now and realize it was the devil at work all along I know I can
If we only knew then what we know now it would have been relatively easy to make the right choices But the devil is so cunning that at your moment of truth he sees to it that we blame others rationalize our actions defend our sin(s) and otherwise fault life for what we have total control over In the name of everything but Satan we explain it all away and thereby clear a path straight to hell when all we really had to do was listen to that still deep voice from within that belongs to God
Rarely do we permit ourselves the time and depth of thought to recognize He was in the middle of many a regrettable morning after If we did then the Word of God would have emerged out of what appeared to be chaos and confusion to lead us and guide us out of the mess of the moment Once you get this itrsquos hard to lose your way or be fooled into believing yoursquore actually on the right path At this point with a little thought how we live becomes second nature to why we live
The point Irsquom trying to make is that recognition this recognition can be a powerful thing When you understand the why of life the how becomes so much easier ldquoBe careful then how you live-not as unwise but wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lordrsquos will isrdquo Ephesians $ 15-18 The key to recognizing the difference between Godrsquos Word and Satanrsquos one uplifts you while the other seeks to destroy you
May God bless and keep you always
James
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Single Mom ChroniclesBy Tonya English
Dear SMCSend your letters to letterssinglemomchroniclescom
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles
She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
Send your letters to letterssinglemomchronicles
Tonya English is an entrepreneur writer motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls
By Cheryl SmithI Messenger
While actors talk show pundits and viewers are lamenting the saturation of the airwaves by reality shows there are some quality shows on t h e h o r i z o n a n d interestingly there are n e w a n d l o c a l directors producers and actors who are filling the void in programming
Ve r n o n S n o o p R o b i n s o n i s t h e director of Shersquos Still Not Our Sister the dramedy surrounding four sisters and their loveable aunt played by veteran actress Jackee Harry
Adapted from the hit gospel stage play Shersquos Not Our Sister this series evolves around three sisters who as they deal with their estranged fatherrsquos death they also learn that they have another sister
People will tell you therersquos nothing like a funeral to bring out the ugly in any family and thatrsquos just what happens from time to time as the four beautiful talented young ladies try to adhere to their fatherrsquos will in order to inherit the millions he has left behind
That key stipulation however is that they must live together for a period of time Now if yoursquore expecting a lot of cat-fighting and stuff made for reality shows that is not what you get from Shersquos Not Our Sister
You have four women plus auntie dealing with everyday issues surrounding relationships finances work education and living
Vivian dropped out of school to take care of the family and she is played by Kellita Smith of the Bernie Mac Show then therersquos Cynthia who
is about to be married played by Drew Sidora of The Game and most recent ly the TLC Movie Allison is the ldquonewrdquo sister played by Jazsmin Lewis and Azur-De Johnson plays Deniece the recent co l l ege g r ad who wants to go to law schoolAnd yes there are men with key roles instead of being relegated to man-bashing scenes or t h e s t e r e o t y p i c a l tr ifl ing characters Clifton Powell is the somewhat flirtatious
R e v B e c k l e y a n d DrsquoAndre who marries into the family is played by Christian Keyes
What makes each episode interesting to watch has to be the exchanges between the characters The writing is real and true to life as opposed to some of the mediocre writing we are subjected to where everyone is jockeying for a laugh and laugh tracks are needed to prompt audiences when to chuckle
This limited series is enjoyable and puts one in the mind of other family shows like the Cosbys Soul Food and Girlfriends
Purchase the series on line gather your friends or family members and enjoy the show
Shersquos Still Not our Sister is worth watching
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 22 I MESSENGER
Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
JOIN THE WAR
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
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Ron Kirkp7
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
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PAGE 22 I MESSENGER
Ask Alma
Not Enough Home CookingDear Alma
Over my long Thanksgiving weekend everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing ndash wives not wanting or initiating sex It was as much a constant as football and turkey These are good men Alma They want to do the right thing But some feel trapped They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep And yes some have already strayed (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend
inside a bathroom that made our hair stand on end)
We all agreed that our wives would never do something sohellipsohellipsohellipso damned sexy and daring Tell me Alma Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends canrsquot seem to get enough) And donrsquot give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework
Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and child-rearing duties Simply put if a wife wonrsquot ldquocookrdquo for her man at home shouldnrsquot she expect him to occasionally eat out
Signed A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro
Yoursquore kidding rightAaaahhh no You are not allowed to switch to
fast food after yoursquove committed to a fine dining establishment
Since this is the holiday season I think itrsquos high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a ldquocookingrdquo secret Hear me when I say this A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time
Are you feeling meLet me break it down In the beginning you
really donrsquot have to do much to get the gravy going But once yoursquove had your favorite holiday dish year after year we all know what to expect
You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there It just depends on the occasion
Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves You donrsquot need to take that extra effort outside your home lsquocause either way yoursquore putting out effort Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment
Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got While yoursquore waiting for the oven to get hot delicately rub and pat down your turkey Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and yoursquove given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw Add all the ingredients necessary Donrsquot be shy good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies Thatrsquos the old-skool way yoursquove got to put your foot in it LOL
Once yoursquove seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability trust me itrsquos ready to roast (And the specials of the week will make you blush)
Alma
K104rsquos Dede McGuire and Atty Eberstein distribute turkeys as K104rsquos Lady Jade looks on
e K104 Morning Team during live broadcast
e 1-800-Car-Wreck Crew was on site with warm drinks and sweet treats
Eberstein amp Witherite LLP
joins with K104 to give out
1000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
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amilleBradfield
Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
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CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 30 I MESSENGER
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
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TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
NO 2 ISSUE 32 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION APRIL 19 2013
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
Nine Years
Five Months
and 24 Days
of her life
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
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POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
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ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 23 I MESSENGER
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Resume raylcarryahoocom (214) 514-9553 or
National Baptist Convention and Civil
Rights Leader Rev TJ Jemison dies at 95
by AFRO Staff
The Rev TJ Jemison a past president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc a founding member of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference and the organizer of the first boycotts against segregated buses died Nov 15 in Baton Rouge La He was 95
Jemison is remembered for organizing the boycott of Baton Rouge La public buses in the summer of 1953 in response to a strike by bus drivers against that cityrsquos abolishment of a rule forbidding Blacks to sit in the first 10 rows of a bus
According to The New York Times that boycott informed a similar action the next year in Montgomery Ala organized by a young Rev Dr Martin Luther King
ldquoKnowing that Jemison and his associates had set up an effective private car pool I put in a long-distance telephone call to ask him for suggestions for a similar pool in Montgomeryrdquo Dr King wrote in his 1958 memoir Stride Toward Freedom
In a statement President Obama said he was saddened to learn of the civil rights pioneerrsquos death
ldquoAs we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice we remember the legacy of trailblazers like TJ Jemison and commit ourselves to carrying that legacy forward in the years to comerdquo Obama said ldquoOur nation is a better place because of Reverend Jemisonrsquos struggle and sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends and loved onesrdquo
Jemison served as president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc the largest Black religious organization in the US from 1982 to 1994 according to The (Baton Rouge La) Advocate
During his tenure he helped found the Baptist
World Center in Nashville Tenn but also faced criticism for his 1991 support of Mike Tyson who faced a rape allegation at the time
Jemisonrsquos body lay in state at the Louisiana State Capitol on Nov 22 His daughter said her family is proud of his legacy
ldquoToday is a tribute to how he helped all mankind irrespective of color Daddy really believed in the rights of all peoplerdquo Pollard said according to NPR
December 1 was World AIDS Day
The issue doesnrsquot go away though
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 24 I MESSENGER
CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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Joyce Ann Brown lost
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 24 I MESSENGER
CHICAGO IL - Stand-up comedians turned television hosts The Views Sherri Shepherd and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley (Dish Nation) will inject new energy as co-hosts of the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards The annual salute to Gospel music The Stellar Awards will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday January 18 2013 The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18 and in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country from January 18 through March 2 2013
For the second year in a row a gospel music newcomer shares the top
spot with an established artist on the nominee list with Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy earning eight nominations for their freshman effort Testimony Nominations include Song of the Year Contemporary GroupDuo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Joining them at the top of the nominee list Ty Tribbetts Greater Than tied Testimony for the most recognition with eight nominations for Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Producer of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Praise
and Worship CD of the Year Other artists to receive multiple nominations include Tamela Mann and Tasha Cobbs with seven nominations each and going head-to-head in the hotly-contested Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year categories gospel great Fred Hammond United Tenors with six nominations including Contemporary CD of the Year and GroupDuo of the Year and also vying for GroupDuo of the Year honors contenderJohn P Kee amp Life receives four additional nods for the CD Life of Favor Hailed as gospel musics biggest night this years Stellar Gospel Music Awards features live performances by Hezekiah Walker Donald Lawrence Shirley Ceasar Erica
Campbell Anthony Brown amp Group Therapy Isaac Carree The Winans Brothers and Tasha Cobbs among others
I am once again humbled by the continued growth of the Stellar Awards which this year lead us to move to a bigger venue - double the size of the Grand Ole Opry says Don Jackson founder amp executive producer of the Stellar Awards The time talent and commitment exhibited by the artists continues to make our sold out live show a must see event I am thankful to the Gospel Music Community for all their support
In addition to recognizing the years most outstanding contributions in gospel music The Stellar Awards also bestow special honors upon Hezekiah Walker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Pastor Maceo Woods
Vicki Winans will present the Lifetime Achievement award to Walker highlighting his impressive career in gospel music Kirk Franklin will present the Most Notable
Achievement Award to Congresswoman Lee recognizing the leadership role she played in Congress passing the bill naming the month of September Gospel Music Heritage Month andDr Bobby Jones will present the Legends Award to Pastor Maceo Woods
The live taping at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium is open to the public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (wwwticketmastercom)
Ticket prices range from $55 - $200 Balcony seats are available for students for $35 In addition to the awards ceremony there are a number of ancillary activities that celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement in the genre which are open to the public including the Stellar Awards Pre-Show on Friday January 17 at 7 pm and the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards and Showcase on Saturday January 18 at 11 am
For additional details visit the Stellar Awards website (httpwwwthestellarawardscom)
Smiley and Shepherd to host Stellar Awards
2014 Stellar Awards host Rickey Smiley (Photo Credit rickeysmiley360com)
2014 Stellar Awards host Sherri Shepherd (Photo Courtesy of Simone Smalls PR)
Senator Royce West files for reelection
-- Monday State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) filed for reelection to the Texas Senate Senator West has represented the citizens of Dallas County in Texas Senatorial District 23 since first being elected to the Texas Legislature in November 1992
Senator West is excited to continue his work as an effective and tenured member of the Legislature
ldquoIt does not seem that I am near completing my 20th year of service on behalf of the constituents of Dallas County and the citizens of Texasrdquo said Senator West ldquoBut I remain as committed to doing the job down in Austin as I was when I first set foot on the floor of the Texas Senate
ldquoI remain excited because despite the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Irsquove helped place into law there yet remains serious work to be donerdquo Senator West said ldquoI cannot rest knowing that some Texas school children do not have all the resources they will
need to get not only a high school diploma but to also become ready to compete in a 21st Century global economy We still face challenges with making healthcare accessible to families across a growing state And locally we must continue to make improvements to our transportation infrastructure and must make sure that those roads lead to more and better jobs So you see there remains work to be done and I am more than ready to take on the taskrdquo
Senator Westrsquos legislative accomplishments as a member of the Texas Senate are numerous He launched the effort and passed the legislation needed to bring Dallas its first and only four-year state-supported university the University of North Texas at Dallas Next fall UNT-Dallas will expand its educational offerings with the opening of the regionrsquos only public law school in Downtown Dallas Soon a School of Pharmacy will also open also under the University of North Texas System through the UNT Health Science Center Senator West has also authored legislation that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school
In 2001 Texas became one of the nationrsquos largest states to pass a law that bans the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement Because of Senator Westrsquos racial profiling legislation most all patrol cars used by Texas law enforcement agencies are equipped with the audiovisual technology that is now commonplace Senator West also passed into law a bill that created the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View Aamp M University It offers the nationrsquos only doctoral program in Juvenile Justice Senator West has also continued to champion the cause of minority-owned businesses though the statersquos Historically Underutilized Business Programs Senator West is the current chairman of the Senate Jurisprudence Committee He is a past chair of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations where in 2011 he authored comprehensive legislation that now regulates homeowner associations He is a member of Senate committees on Finance Health and Human Services Education and Higher Education He has completed 11 legislative sessions the first in 1993 through the 2013 Legislature that ended this summer
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
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Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
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Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
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Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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I MESSENGER NO 2 ISSUE 32 APRIL 19 2013
Joyce Ann Brown lost
Nine Years
Five Months
and 24 Days
of her life
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HISTORIC
OBAMA
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See PAGE 7
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Also if you want extra protection
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PAGE 25 I MESSENGER
SPORTS w Roger B Brown
With the Thanksgiving holidays now behind us it was a good time to catch up on some sports leftovers with one of my favorite people _ Hall of Famer John Wooten
And as is normally the case a simple lsquoWhatrsquos happening Johnrsquo turned into a full-fledged three-plus hours of conversation on a variety of wide-ranging topics with Wooten who is Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group
So here goeshellipOn the Jerry Jones (owner of the
Dallas Cowboys) endorsement of guaranteeing the return of coach Jason Garrett next seasonhellip
ldquoI think Jerry was trying to do what Clint Murchison (the Cowboys first owner) did for Tom (Landry The Cowboysrsquo first coach) back in the dayrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoEverybody thought Tom was going to get fired (after four consecutive losing seasons) but he received a 10-year (contract) extension And the rest is history
ldquoHad Jerry not dealt with that then it would have killed Jason for the rest of this season But if this team doesnrsquot make the playoffs I still think he could be gone If they make the playoffs then Jerry wins the bet They have no excuse not to make the playoffs this year especially with the state of the rest of the NFC eastrsquorsquo
With eight new coaches and five general managers hired after last season one wouldnrsquot think there would be a whole of changes this off-season But Wooten begs to differ
ldquoI donrsquot know if there will be as many as last year but it could be closersquorsquo he said ldquoI think there may be four or five new coaches and maybe one or two new general managersrsquorsquo
Leslie Frazier of the Minnesota Vikings (one of three black coaches along with Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh
and Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati) could be in trouble according to Wooten With the Vikings moving into a new stadium next season and likely taking a franchise quarterback with their first pick in next yearrsquos draft it might be a good time to start over especially with former coach Brad Childress also coming off the books
Tennessee Miami Houston Tampa Bay Detroit Washington Oakland and the New York Giants are the other teams that could be in line for new coaches
ldquoTampa Bay could be saving Greg Schianorsquos job with a recent three-game win streakrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoTennessee and Detroit have to make the playoffs for the coaches to stick around
ldquoGary Kubiak may be saved by the stroke he had a month ago because you donrsquot want to come across as being heartless Still Houston and Atlanta are the two most disappointing teams this season But Mike Smith (Atlanta) should be fine after what he has done to turn that program around since his arrival Miami could be a possibility because of all of the internal mess that is going on in the locker room Washington will come down to RGIII (Robert Griffin III Washington quarterback) and what he wants to do Itrsquos a touch and go situation Although it only has been two years for Dennis Allen at Oakland this still could be the end because of a lack of direction in his program And it just might be time for a change in New York with (Tom) Coughlinrdquo
Black coaches at the top of most wish lists are Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears head coach) Ray Hor ton ( the Cle ve land Browns defensive coordinator) Jim Caldwell (Bal t imore Ra vens o f fens ive coordinator) David Shaw (Stanford) and Kevin Sumlin (Texas AampM)
As far as GM candidates go Mark Ross (New York Giants) Jimmy Raye J r (Ind ianapo l i s ) Ray Farmer (Cle ve land ) and Omar Khan (Pittsburgh) are the leading black candidates
On the Miami Dolphins internal m es s w i t h o f f e n s i v e l i n e m en Jonatha n Ma rtin a nd Richie Incognitohellip
ldquoThe locker room culture in Miami i s the prob lem rsquo rsquo Wooten sa id ldquoWhenever you donrsquotrsquo have good solid leadership the mob and thugs take
over Thatrsquos what happened down there
ldquoAll of that stuff about allowing a person from another race to use the N-word in the presence of other black p layer s because he ha s been recognized as some kind of honorary brother is a bunch of crap That in itself tells you there is something wrong in that locker roomrsquorsquo
O n t he m o v i e ldquo 1 2 Ye a r s A Slaversquorsquohellip
ldquoOf all of the slave movies that Irsquove seen none of them have come like this movie Wooten said ldquoItrsquos strong And it doesnrsquot let up It just keeps coming at you I think all of the young players in professional sports should go and see it because maybe then they wouldnrsquot be so easy to flaunt around the N-word so casually Thatrsquos the most despicable and degrading word in historyrsquorsquo
Wooten said that took him back to his playing days in the 1960s with the Cleveland Browns And he said the JFK (President John F Kennedy) commemoration last month brought back some sad memories The Browns played host to the Cowboys that weekend two days a f te r the assassination of Kennedy in Dallas
ldquoThere was no way Dallas was going to beat us because we knew what this city stood forrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoRoger Staubach the great Navy
quarterback at the time who was on the way to winning the Heisman trophy that year was supposed to be on the cover of Life magazine that week In the top of the left-hand corner there was a question that a sked ldquoAre Negroes Demands Realistic But (the Staubach cover) was displaced by a picture of President Kennedy
ldquoWhenever we played in Dallas we always had to stay at the Ramada Inn near Love Field airport because other hotels in the city wouldnrsquot let the black and white players stay togetherrsquorsquo Wooten said ldquoAnd we couldnrsquot go to the movies unless we (black players) sat in the crowrsquos nest So Coach Paul Brown said none of us would go
ldquoWe always played in Dallas during the week of the fair One time I asked the bus driver of our team on the way to the game why would we see black fans at the game but not at the fair And he said that was because blacks only could go to the fair one day So beating Dallas was a mustrsquorsquo
ROGER B NFL WEEK 14 PICKS
HOU over JAX GB over ATL BALT over MINN KC over WASH BUFF over TB PITT over MIA PHIL over DET CIN over IND NE over CLE NYJ over OAK DEN over TENN SF over SEA SD over NYG ARIZ over SL NO over CAR CHI over COWShellip
Leftovers with Wooten
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 26 I MESSENGER
Send in your calendar items
at least two weeks in advance of your event
Emailmessengergmailcom
Pay tribute to your loved one
Call214-941-0110
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 29 I MESSENGER
On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
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THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
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ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
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265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
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afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
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On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
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Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
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
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Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
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PAGE 27 I MESSENGER
Friday
HOST JAMILLE BRADFIELD
Thursday
HOSTS DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D
Wednesday
HOST - YVETTE BROOKS
Tuesday
FELICIA SHEPHERD
Monday
CHERYL SMITH
Call in to 646-200-0459
Donna P Charles
5201958 - 3232012Elusive Lady 22
Spring 1978Beta Alpha Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
FAMU
IN MEMORIAM
December 2
Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli IAT from Narobi Kenya will be joining Dr Amerson for
Holiday Consultations The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $15000 per
person (savings of $50) So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space Mr
Muli is an International Hair amp Scalp Specialist and is excited to come to Texas for the first time to
collaborate with Dr Amerson Limited appointments so call today to schedule your appointment 817
265-8854
December 4
Reception for Judge Marty LowyDemocrat - 101st Civil District Court
530-730pmAndrews Kurth LLP 1717 Main St 3700
Dallas Texas 75201South Dallas
What It Takes to Become an Economically Vibrant Desirable Place to Live Work Learn and Play
1130 ammdashRegistration1145 ammdash115 pmmdashProgram
Center for Community Cooperation Oak Corner2900 Live Oak Street Dallas Texas 75204
December 5
27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Centers 27th Annual Peacemaker
Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance
DoubleTree Hilton - Campbell Centre(Note this years venue is near the North Park Mall
and SMU Campus)8250 N Central Expressway Dallas 75206
530 pm Reception 700 pm Program
Downtown Garland Square
Garlands annual Christmas on the Square event will feature a variety of free activities and entertainment options in Downtown Garland highlighted by the official tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks display Holiday music will be provided by Garland ISD choirs while lights and deacutecor will create a magical atmosphere 530 pm to 930 pm
December 6
Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc - Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th as we roll
bounce and skate for a cause During our 2nd
Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise
money for stronger healthier babies in support
of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes Four evenings full of skating and family fun
December 6th January 3rd February 7th
March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville TX 75116 $8 includes admission and skate rental mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be
donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies
The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 pm Friday December 6 2013 The theme for this yearrsquos
parade is Songs of Christmas Beginning at 6 pm citizens will be entertained by the
festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse
The parade begins at the corner of Bois Drsquo Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street south on
Wright Street east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street turning south to exit downtown Marching units horse tries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square
HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional
conference It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel
The Young Professionals of CAAPCO JL Turner Dallas NSBE DFW-ABJ AAAHR AAMP and other YP groups
invite you to Holiday Mingling amp Toy Giving
Fedora Restaurant 1722 Routh Street Dallas TX 75201If youre young or feel young going places in life and are in
the DFW area youll want to head to Fedora for YPDs Holiday Reception - the biggest event in DFW for young
professionals this holiday seasonGuests will enjoy assorted appetizers while mingling with
colleagues and listening to popular music and holiday tunes Benefiting our Toys for Kids drive with Scottish Rite
HospitalYou will have the opportunity to mingle with young
professionals (employees and business-owners) from areas such as medicine law dentistry accounting engineering
aviation finance and banking print and broadcast journalism MBAs entertainment sports sales law
enforcement social work firefighting communications education telecommunications data processing human
resources etc In advance $1000 At door $1500 (or unwrapped gift)
December 6 7 and 8 People with A Messagersquos Production is throwing Hip-Hop a belated 40th birthday bash with a weekend of live performances breakdancers graffti art and vendors toting cassettes posters and memorabilia
instead of ice cream and cake Buy sell and trade hip hop merchandise watch hip hop artists of all ages colors and
tongues rep the mike jam to your favorite old school videos and catch some of the countrys dopest b-boys and B-girls
liveFriday December 6 hip-hop aficionados will debate
whether hip-hop is like fine wine only better with age or ldquomerely a shell of its younger selfrdquo as many purport with a State of Hip Hop panel discussion featuring Kevin Walker
a cultural strategist whose client list includes BET Networks Clyde Valentin a recent Dallas transplant whorsquoll head community outreach for SMU Meadows School of The Arts and co-founded New Yorkrsquos Hip-Hop Theater Festival
and DJ EZ Eddie D whose show ldquoKnowledge Dropped Lesson Taughtrdquo is the second-longest running hip-hop radio
show in America Friday night theyrsquoll meet for a frank discussion about hip hoprsquos past present and future
Tickets are $10 for a daily pass and $25 for the weekend pass Vendor tables are $30 for the entire weekend For more information about becoming a featured hip-hop
artist breakdancer graffiti artist vendor or sponsor please call (214) 413-9807 email hiphopcollectathongmailcom or visit our website at wwwdallasblackfilmfestivalcom
Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the ATampT Performing Arts Center
The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Centerrsquos iconic venues and trees in Elaine D and Charles A Sammons Park as well as
a snow-filled play area Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks
Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center
December 7The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take
place at Paul Quinn College We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speakerThe activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each Tickets are available through the chapter or
via Online
Fall Care Fair taking place from 10 am to 3 pm Parklandrsquos Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam
Road Dallas 75217
BY DESTINY RATHER THAN CHOICE | Planting a Tree of Honor for the Legacy of US Army Pvt Clarence T Spencer An American Hero at the John T White Rd
Vintage Christmas Fair | Saturday December 7 2013 at 12 noon at the Harmony Healthy Harvest on the campus of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 7510 John T White
Rd Fort Worth Texas 76120
December 8
Nicole Collier State Rep for District 95 has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present
Show Me The Money Writing Your Way to College This
Mark your calendar
Send in
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 29 I MESSENGER
On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
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TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
NO 2 ISSUE 32 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION APRIL 19 2013
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Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 31 I MESSENGER
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Central State UniversityMiles College10122013 TBA (Wilberforce OH)
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Delaware State UniversityNorfolk State University10122013 200 PM (Dover DE)
Elizabeth City State UniversityLincoln University -Pennsylvania10192013 130 PM (Elizabeth City NC)
Fayetteville State UniversitySaint Augustines College10262013 200 PM (Fayetteville NC)
Florida AampM UniversityHoward University10192013 200 PM (Tallahassee FL)
Florida Memorial UniversityCollege of the Bahamas02082014 630 PM Florida Memorial University
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Grambling State UniversityMississippi Valley State University11022013 200 PM (Grambling LA)
Hampton UniversityNorth Carolina AampT State University10122013 200 PM (Hampton VA)
Howard UniversityMorgan State University10262013 100 PM (Washington DC)
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 28 I MESSENGER
afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high
costs
December 9
Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceAnnual Member Appreciation Mixer
Where LaQuinta Inn12875 Seagoville Rd Balch Springs TX
Time 630pm-800pm Refreshments will be provided
Please call office or email mmaldonadobalchspringschamberorg to RSVP no
later than Monday December 2nd
Rep Veasey hosts 33rd Congressional District Job Fair
Partners with Texas Workforce Commission to spur local job creation
This event is part of Rep Veaseyrsquos efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy The free job fair will connect dozens of employers with hundreds of job seekers in the Metroplex region and will feature
workshops on topics such as networking and writing resumes
WHO Congressman Marc Veasey the Texas Workforce Commission
WHAT 33rd Congressional District Job FairWHEN Monday December 9 2013 from 830 am to
1200 pm WHERE Tarrant County Resource Connection
Conference Center 2300 Circle Drive Fort Worth TX 76119
RSVP This event is FREE and open to the publicFor more event information call 817-920-9086 or visit
httpVeaseyHouseGov
December 10
Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser
303 Grill located at 303 W Davis Dallas Texas 75208
from 530pm to 730 pmFundraiserToy drive New unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list
December 13
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale December 13 14 amp 15 will be
held at the Sonrsquos of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm StmdashDallas TX 214-747-4422
Admission is FREE For more information
contact Zeke amp Marty ndash 9038533311 or Randy Brodnax -2142320980 -
wwwrandybrodnaxcom
December14
What would Christmas be without shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night The Texas Voices
professional chamber choir performs ldquoShepherds and Stars The Splendor of Christmasrdquo on Saturday December
14 730 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Shipp Chapel 9200 Inwood Rd in Dallas The concert features 15th century carols hymns and antiphons that evoke the wonder of the shepherds that first Christmas
night
City of Lancaster 60th Annual Christmas Parade
Balch Springs Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane
972-557-6090600PM-1000PM
YOUrsquoRE MORE THAN THEIR MOTHERtrade MONTHLY MEETUP
Monthly Event - Second Saturday of every month 1000 AM to 1100 AM (CST)
Barnes amp Noble Cafe (Inside Stonebriar Mall)2601 Preston Road Frisco TX 75034
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 100pm-400pm
Where Shiloh Church 4702 Saturn Road Garland TX 75041
Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow Bring your children ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express For the low cost of $1000 well
keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms
of Shiloh Volunteers Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th For more information call
the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website wwwshilohgarlandorg
Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 300 pm at Lucky Dog Books 633 W Davis Oak Cliff Free
admission Games food books and more Call 214-263-7791 for more information
December 15 Cub Scout Pack 4400 at their Annual Skating party at
Southern Skates at 2pm -6pm to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas
Admission is $3 and either 2 canned goods or a bag of white adult crew socks
December 16
ldquoWhen in Romerdquo at ATampT Performing Arts Centerat 800pm Dallasrsquo hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An
Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at ATampT Performing Arts Center with a
lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme ldquoWhen in Romerdquo From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine this dynamic show
is all about adventureAll shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear
Opera House 2403 Flora Street Dallas TX 75201 Itrsquos a big red building visible from Woodall Rogers freeway
Park underground in the Lexus Red garage (accessible from Jack Evans Street) or behind One Arts Plaza $25 individual tickets and season passes can be purchased at the Centerrsquos box office at 2353 Flora Street by phone at
(214) 880-0202 or online through wwworalfixationshowcom Group and student discounts
are available
December 19
Fort Worth PV Alumni Association invited you to
A Prairie View Christmas Soriee at 630PBrickhouse Lounge
2525 East Arkansas Lane Arlington TX
Dr Raymund C King MD JD is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champions Luncheon on 1200noon at Edisons 1724 CockrellFrazier Revitalization Inc
Receives $250000 Grant to Plan South Dallas Project at Hatcher Station Village
Buckner Children and Family Services will present a FREE foster care and adoption information meeting at 7 pm Thursday Dec 19 at Bucknerrsquos office 5200 Buckner
Blvd
December 20
FAMU Rattler Holiday PartyNaturally Divine Beauty
3556 Forest Lane Dallas TX 75234Time 5pm-9pm
$500 cover and a toyMusic food cash bar and door prizes to win for alumni
that pay dues for 2014
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 29 I MESSENGER
On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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PAGE 30 I MESSENGER
CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
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FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
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YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
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See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
NO 2 ISSUE 32 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION APRIL 19 2013
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I MESSENGER NO 2 ISSUE 32 APRIL 19 2013
Joyce Ann Brown lost
Nine Years
Five Months
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of her life
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Page 6
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
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8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
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ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 29 I MESSENGER
On Mike Tyson and the War on Terror
By Connie Atkinson
Last night I walked into the family room of my sisterrsquos home The family was watching HBOrsquos special of the film Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth an autobiographical one-man stage show filmed by Spike Lee I sat down to watch I have always thought Mike Tyson a curious and somewhat alien personality and I have never been interested in understanding much more about him outside of the occasional television interview that grills him about his brush-ups with the law After all what does an expat American writer working a citrus orchard in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband care much about a black American who became famous for knocking people out spent time in jail for rape that he claims never happened and who has been struggling to resurrect some kind of career ever since Nonetheless I sat down curious to see what Mike Tyson could come up with to do on stage besides box
What I got was a curious surprise Mike Tyson can tell a story and his story is very good It is filled with hard-knocks adversity bad behavior tragedy and sorrow love hard work and triumph
By the sheer effort he makes onstage one can tell exactly why Mike Tyson achieved the highest heights during his boxing career Yes he has natural boxing talent and it seem he was lucky enough to be discovered and mentored by a tough and irascible Italian trainer Cus DrsquoAmato who didnrsquot pull any punches with Mike
Despite the breaks there is still that indescribable something that people who make it big have that Mike Tyson amply displayed
during this ninety minute show I was certain as I watched that I was seeing exactly the same hard work discipline passion and drive that had brought him heavyweight championship titles
There it is I thought that same tenacity that ldquokeep going you can do this no matter the odds that say you canrsquotrdquo And what are the odds that someone like Mike Tyson could pull off a one-man show Yet he did and I found it compelling
When the show was about half-way through I realized I was gaining much more than I imagined I would I was gaining some insight into this person that I could not have guessed or read about in a newspaper or even seen in an interview
lsquoHis stories the manner of his speech his gestures facial expressions and antics made him grow on screen to a more multi-dimensional man than I ever imagined was there He became more of a real live person than the fierce fighting-machine-warrior of the ring or the ex-convict protesting he didnrsquot do it
Yeah I know itrsquos a show I know it is supposed to evoke some degree of sympathy I know a show is not the complete unvarnished truth Yet I saw so many of those things that make us all human that make us all the same and more than that I got to see a little of what made the man and that for me changes everything
Before I thought of him as a one-track man fueled with an overabundance of testosterone and a generous dose of that macho stuff from the hood that I have never understood But now I also know that his complete lsquoforeignnessrsquo to me is illusion
Yeah maybe I donrsquot know exactly how he thinks and why maybe his background is so different from mine that it would be hard for us to actually be friends even impossible Perhaps the way he thinks would really rile me but now I know one thing
Mike Tyson will never seem quite so foreign sinister or frightening to me again I can respect the man even if we donrsquot see eye-to-eye That is what education is supposed to do for us and this show educated me It validated the risk I took when writing about the mind of a terrorist and the rationale behind his very evil plans while also exploring whether or not knowing what he thinks and why changes anything
I have never been able to escape the feeling that understanding who someone is where they come from and what they have come to believe and care about and then coming to the conclusion that they are not so very different from ourselves might be the surest way to peace Maybe when we know we can trust Maybe when we trust we can be hurt but not trusting also gets us hurt doesnrsquot it
I canrsquot help but suspect that the way we have been fighting the War on Terror though perfectly understandable under
the circumstances mostly results in producing more terrorists It is hurting us as much as them We have not found a way of killing the message of the jihadists and rendering it impotent to attracting masses of new recruits Donrsquot we need to wage peace at the same time we are defending ourselves Isnrsquot knowing and understanding our ldquoenemiesrdquo a place to start
Foreigners I meet during my travels from around the world especially the young have often asked me ldquoWhy donrsquot Americans care about us We know everything about your culture why donrsquot Americans know anything about oursrdquo The real question for Americans might be not whether there are more of them dead than us but what in the end has the best chance of taking us to the place where there is no more need to kill at all
Connie Atkinson is the co-author with
her brother Thomas DiCarlo of The Brotherhood of Purity a novel exploring the mind of a terrorist and whether mankind can build a world at peace You can find it online at wwwAmazoncom and wwwBarnesandNoblecom
amilleBradfield
In our library
A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
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CHERYLrsquoS WORLD
Tune in to Cherylrsquos World on Blog Talk Radio or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative
entertaining enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran
journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8am and open lines with Cheryl on Mondays at 6pm
Felicia Shepherd on Tuesdays at 6pm Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on
Wednesdays at 6pm Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert and Lady D on Thursdays at 6pm and See you at the Movies - with Jamille
Bradeld on Fridays at 6pm
HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
INC
Speak out against domestic violence
GARLAND J OURNAL
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
JOURNA
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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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PAGE 1 I MESSENGER
I MESSENGER NO 2 ISSUE 32 APRIL 19 2013
Joyce Ann Brown lost
Nine Years
Five Months
and 24 Days
of her life
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Page 5
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Page 6
Obamarsquos winmayface limitationsGeorge Curry looks at thefuture with President Obama
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
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If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
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ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
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PAGE 30 I MESSENGER
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Speak out against domestic violence
GARLAND J OURNAL
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VOL XI ISSUE 7NOVEMBER 15 2012wwwgarlandjournalcom
Available at newstands in Garland Plano Balch Springs Seagoville Rowlett Mesquite
Richardson East and North Dallas
TIME TO FORGIVE
FAMU Rattlers victorious
FOUR MORE YEARSPRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS
JOURNA
$amp()$+(-+) +0+01 23434(536+)$3+6+)-+(($7($$5+85$7+5 930lt0=
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See Martin page 11
Roland S Martin
INSIDE
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See Baisden page 6 Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot
GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate
DrsquoLYTE amp EBONYMusic Happenings
VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview
MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots
YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend
KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy
Single Mom Chronicles
p12
Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News
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--+ -+ 1-+ 3-E-34B+ 308-+ + E050D+J1+ -D024+
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Tamecka Grate Frazier
Debra Mars
See Sexual Assault page 18
Welcome Home Ambassador
Ron Kirkp7
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By Patrice J Holmeseditorialdallasweeklycom
Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy United Way andTexas AampM 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 yearAt 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 DallasldquoWe are measuring con-
ditions that may vary fromstreet to streetrdquo 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 surveysldquoOver three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the areardquo
In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in
See ROAD page 19
The Long andWinding RoadLight rail Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas
ldquoOVER THREE TO
FOUR YEARS THERE
ARE CHANGES IN
CONDITIONS AND
WEWANT TO KNOW
HOW IT AFFECTS
THE AREArdquo
Political analysts both mainstream and Black news
media and intellectuals around the country have given their
grade evaluation on President Barack Obamarsquos first 100
days in office marked on April 30 Herersquos how several
people from the local front graded the new president
Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson
GradeAldquoI 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 administrationrsquos plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term sustainable pros-perity President Obama has made two trips abroadproving to us and to the world that he intends to
repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership
Finally the Obama adminis-trationrsquos code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House
President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromisedrdquo
Senator Kay
Bailey HutchisonGrade C
ldquoIn just 100 days wersquove 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 creditorsOn the national security front I am
very concerned aboutthe Presidentrsquos intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees It is mysincere hope thatmovingforward
theadminis-
tration willadopt the productive
responsible approach to ournationrsquos challenges thatAmericansdeserverdquo(The office of John Cornyn of
Texas was contacted but did
PROPOSITIONS
1 AND 2
Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor
Leppert But what doesvoting ldquonordquo and votingldquoyesrdquo meanIt is important to
remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which amongother things gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powersTherefore if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers they are tovote NO and vice versa
Evaluating President Obamarsquos First 100 Days
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
WhyYES means no
and NOmeans yes
See VOTE page 38See 100 DAYS page 19
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NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 31 I MESSENGER
NATURAL HAIR
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I Messenger News Subscribe today
214-941-0110wwwmyimessengercom
2013 HBCU Homecoming Dates
Alabama AampM UniversityMississippi Valley State University10052013 100 PM (Huntsville AL)
Alabama State UniversityStillman College11282013 100 PM (Montgomery AL)
Albany State UniversityMorehouse College10192013 200 PM (Albany GA)
Alcorn State UniversityWarner University 10052013 200 PM (Lorman MS)
Benedict CollegeClark Atlanta University10192013 200 PM (Columbia SC)
Bethune Cookman UniversitySouth Carolina State University10262013 400 PM (Daytona Beach FL)
Bowie State UniversityChowan University10122013 100 PM (Bowie MD)
Central State UniversityMiles College10122013 TBA (Wilberforce OH)
Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaMillersville University10192013 100 PM (Cheyney PA)
Clark Atlanta UniversityAlbany State University10262013 200 PM (Atlanta GA)
Concordia College v Ave Maria University10052013 1200 PM (Selma AL)
Delaware State UniversityNorfolk State University10122013 200 PM (Dover DE)
Elizabeth City State UniversityLincoln University -Pennsylvania10192013 130 PM (Elizabeth City NC)
Fayetteville State UniversitySaint Augustines College10262013 200 PM (Fayetteville NC)
Florida AampM UniversityHoward University10192013 200 PM (Tallahassee FL)
Florida Memorial UniversityCollege of the Bahamas02082014 630 PM Florida Memorial University
Fort Valley State UniversityConcordia College10262013 200 PM (Fort Valley GA)
Grambling State UniversityMississippi Valley State University11022013 200 PM (Grambling LA)
Hampton UniversityNorth Carolina AampT State University10122013 200 PM (Hampton VA)
Howard UniversityMorgan State University10262013 100 PM (Washington DC)
Jackson State UniversityGrambling State University10192013 200 PM (Jackson MS)
Johnson C Smith UniversityShaw University10262013 100 PM (Charlotte NC)
Kentucky State UniversityFort Valley State University10122013 130 PM (Frankfort KY)
Lane CollegeCentral State University10192013 200 PM (Jackson TN)
Langston UniversityTexas College10192013 200 PM (Langston OK)
Lincoln University -MissouriEmporia State University10052013 200 PM (Jefferson City MO)
Lincoln University -PennsylvaniaVirginia State University10262013 200 PM (Lincoln University PA)
Livingstone CollegeFayetteville State University11022013 130 PM (Salisbury NC)
Miles CollegeKentucky State University10192013 400 PM (Faireld AL)
Mississippi Valley State UniversityUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff10262013 100 PM (Itta Bena MS)
Morehouse College Benedict College10262013 200 PM (Atlanta GA)
Morgan State University v Florida AampM University10052013 100 PM (Baltimore MD)
Norfolk State University v Florida AampM University11022013 200 PM (Norfolk VA)
North Carolina AampT State UniversityVirginia University of Lynchburg11022013 100 PM (Greensboro NC)
North Carolina Central UniversityMorgan State University10192013 200 PM (Durham NC)
Prairie View AampM UniversityMississippi Valley State University10192013 200 PM (Prairie View TX)
Saint Augustines CollegeLivingstone College10122013 200 PM (Raleigh NC)
Savannah State UniversityNorth Carolina Central University10262013 200 PM (Savannah GA)
Shaw UniversityLivingstone College10192013 100 PM (Durham NC)
South Carolina State UniversityFlorida AampM University11092013 130 PM (Orangeburg SC)
Southern University and AampM CollegeAlcorn State University10262013 530 PM (Baton Rouge LA)
Stillman CollegeBenedict College10122013 600 PM (Tuscaloosa AL)
Tennessee State UniversityEastern Illinois University10262013 TBA (Nashville TN)
Texas CollegeBacone College10262013 200 PM Bulldog Stadium (Chapel Hill TX)
Texas Southern UniversityAlcorn State University10192013 200 PM (Houston TX)
Tuskegee University v Central State University11022013 TBA (Tuskegee AL)
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffSouthern University and AampM College10192013 230 PM (Pine Bluff AR)
Virginia State UniversityBowie State University10192013 200 PM (Ettrick VA)
Virginia Union UniversityChowan University10192013 100 PM (Richmond VA)
Virginia University of LynchburgLivingstone College11092013 100 PM (Lynchburg VA)
West Virginia State UniversityUrbana University10052013 130 PM (Institute WV)
Winston-Salem State UniversityJohnson C Smith University10122013 130 PM (Winston-Salem NC)
- See more at httpwwwhbcuconnectcomhomecomingsthashIz68UQ7Fdpuf
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 31 I MESSENGER
NATURAL HAIR
is BEAUTIFUL
I Messenger News Subscribe today
214-941-0110wwwmyimessengercom
2013 HBCU Homecoming Dates
Alabama AampM UniversityMississippi Valley State University10052013 100 PM (Huntsville AL)
Alabama State UniversityStillman College11282013 100 PM (Montgomery AL)
Albany State UniversityMorehouse College10192013 200 PM (Albany GA)
Alcorn State UniversityWarner University 10052013 200 PM (Lorman MS)
Benedict CollegeClark Atlanta University10192013 200 PM (Columbia SC)
Bethune Cookman UniversitySouth Carolina State University10262013 400 PM (Daytona Beach FL)
Bowie State UniversityChowan University10122013 100 PM (Bowie MD)
Central State UniversityMiles College10122013 TBA (Wilberforce OH)
Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaMillersville University10192013 100 PM (Cheyney PA)
Clark Atlanta UniversityAlbany State University10262013 200 PM (Atlanta GA)
Concordia College v Ave Maria University10052013 1200 PM (Selma AL)
Delaware State UniversityNorfolk State University10122013 200 PM (Dover DE)
Elizabeth City State UniversityLincoln University -Pennsylvania10192013 130 PM (Elizabeth City NC)
Fayetteville State UniversitySaint Augustines College10262013 200 PM (Fayetteville NC)
Florida AampM UniversityHoward University10192013 200 PM (Tallahassee FL)
Florida Memorial UniversityCollege of the Bahamas02082014 630 PM Florida Memorial University
Fort Valley State UniversityConcordia College10262013 200 PM (Fort Valley GA)
Grambling State UniversityMississippi Valley State University11022013 200 PM (Grambling LA)
Hampton UniversityNorth Carolina AampT State University10122013 200 PM (Hampton VA)
Howard UniversityMorgan State University10262013 100 PM (Washington DC)
Jackson State UniversityGrambling State University10192013 200 PM (Jackson MS)
Johnson C Smith UniversityShaw University10262013 100 PM (Charlotte NC)
Kentucky State UniversityFort Valley State University10122013 130 PM (Frankfort KY)
Lane CollegeCentral State University10192013 200 PM (Jackson TN)
Langston UniversityTexas College10192013 200 PM (Langston OK)
Lincoln University -MissouriEmporia State University10052013 200 PM (Jefferson City MO)
Lincoln University -PennsylvaniaVirginia State University10262013 200 PM (Lincoln University PA)
Livingstone CollegeFayetteville State University11022013 130 PM (Salisbury NC)
Miles CollegeKentucky State University10192013 400 PM (Faireld AL)
Mississippi Valley State UniversityUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff10262013 100 PM (Itta Bena MS)
Morehouse College Benedict College10262013 200 PM (Atlanta GA)
Morgan State University v Florida AampM University10052013 100 PM (Baltimore MD)
Norfolk State University v Florida AampM University11022013 200 PM (Norfolk VA)
North Carolina AampT State UniversityVirginia University of Lynchburg11022013 100 PM (Greensboro NC)
North Carolina Central UniversityMorgan State University10192013 200 PM (Durham NC)
Prairie View AampM UniversityMississippi Valley State University10192013 200 PM (Prairie View TX)
Saint Augustines CollegeLivingstone College10122013 200 PM (Raleigh NC)
Savannah State UniversityNorth Carolina Central University10262013 200 PM (Savannah GA)
Shaw UniversityLivingstone College10192013 100 PM (Durham NC)
South Carolina State UniversityFlorida AampM University11092013 130 PM (Orangeburg SC)
Southern University and AampM CollegeAlcorn State University10262013 530 PM (Baton Rouge LA)
Stillman CollegeBenedict College10122013 600 PM (Tuscaloosa AL)
Tennessee State UniversityEastern Illinois University10262013 TBA (Nashville TN)
Texas CollegeBacone College10262013 200 PM Bulldog Stadium (Chapel Hill TX)
Texas Southern UniversityAlcorn State University10192013 200 PM (Houston TX)
Tuskegee University v Central State University11022013 TBA (Tuskegee AL)
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffSouthern University and AampM College10192013 230 PM (Pine Bluff AR)
Virginia State UniversityBowie State University10192013 200 PM (Ettrick VA)
Virginia Union UniversityChowan University10192013 100 PM (Richmond VA)
Virginia University of LynchburgLivingstone College11092013 100 PM (Lynchburg VA)
West Virginia State UniversityUrbana University10052013 130 PM (Institute WV)
Winston-Salem State UniversityJohnson C Smith University10122013 130 PM (Winston-Salem NC)
- See more at httpwwwhbcuconnectcomhomecomingsthashIz68UQ7Fdpuf
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
NO 3 ISSUE 14 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERING INSPIRING THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION DECEMBER 6 2013
PAGE 32 I MESSENGER
I A guy who hits a woman
can be called lots of things
ldquoManrdquo is not one of them
A FAMILY
Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l (DART exit at Convention Center Station) I t rsquos t ime for the men of Dal las to say enough is enough
Join the ral ly 32313
39946_MOROCH_MAA_NP_Ad_BWindd 1 22813 141 PM
Come on PEOPLE Donrsquot you CARE
POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist Arenrsquot you concerned Do you careWe know he has attacked members of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and there is a $5000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers
If you have ANY information PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
8773738477
Also if you want extra protection
check out Street Safe at
wwwstreetsafepeopleguardcom
ldquoWe will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good peoplerdquo Dr Martin Luther King Jr
DONrsquoT BE
SILENTJoin I Messenger in the call for justice Turn Pookie in today
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