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A REAL LADY

Barbara Steele

To be honored at Urban League Gala



Tulisoma 2013

Tulisoma, Swahili for "we read", is a communi ty -based l i t e ra ry fes t iva l promoting literacy and the arts in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. Founded in 2003, by former City Councilman Leo V. Chaney, Jr., and Dr. Harry Robinson, President and CEO of the African American Museum, the goal of Tulisoma is to create a dynamic event tailored to engage local families, avid readers, aspiring writers and visitors to the city. Councilwoman Carolyn R. Davis recognizes the importance of reading and literacy and has worked to continue the tradition.

This year’s program, August 30 and 31 will feature veteran journalist Bob Ray Sanders and actress Lynn Whitfield.



Message to the People...

Honoring a LADY

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Cheryl Smith, PublisherEstablished 2011

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

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Mrs. Barbara Steele will receive the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award at the Urban League of Greater Dallas’ annual gala this weekend.

She is a tireless volunteer, who has distinguished herself as a member of countless religious, civic, and political organizations, including the board of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and the Cultural Affairs Commission; as well as Dallas County Historical Commission, Jack and Jill of America, Links, Inc., Black Dallas Remembered, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Urban League of Greater Dallas, Mrs. Steele is a dynamic public servant and community activist.

A member of the Dallas Association of Bench and Bar Spouses, Inc., Mrs. Steele established the C.A.W. Clark Legal Clinic, which provides free legal services to underserved members of the community.

When she was named the recipient of the Outstanding Texan Award in the area of professional service presented by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, it was said of Mrs. Steele's contributions that she has “truly enhanced the lives of many individuals in the Dallas area.”

A long-time member of Good Street Baptist Church, there are so many positive things that can be said about Mrs. Steele. She’s definitely a lady with a heart of gold.

The Urban League of Greater Dallas does such good work -- helping and empowering so many. They always seem to pick such great honorees and the selection of Mrs. Steele is proof!

----Condolences to Clifton Sneed on the passing of his father Hon. Etta Mullin on the passing of her mother and Dr. Harry Robinson on the passing of his mother.

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Another March, Another Dream:50 Years After Martin Luther King Jr. Made

History

by Elisabeth Stevens

It was a t ime of terror and trouble. In the years before and after the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom of August 28, 1963, there were repeated and widespread acts of violence. In Birmingham, Alabama, earlier that summer, four young black girls died in a church bombing.

Near Philadelphia, Mississippi, less than a year later, three Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) civil rights

workers: Michael Schwerner, James Chaney and Andrew Goodman were murdered and buried in an earthen dam.

Nevertheless, on that hot summer day fifty years ago, an estimated 250,000 people came to Washington peacefully from all over America. They gathered downtown in the long Mall between the Capitol and the Potomac River. Around the spire of the Washington Monument, beneath the spreading trees, beside the long, quiet reflecting pool, and as close as they could get to the great, marble-columned memorial containing the statue of Abraham Lincoln, they waited.

It was there, at the broad white steps of the Lincoln Memorial that the l eaders o f the March had gathered. Among them were A. Philip Randolph, director of the March and founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, Roy Wilkins – leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) , Rabbi Joachim Prinz, president of the American Jewish Council, a Berlin rabbi of the Hitler era, and Walter Reuther leader of the United Automobile Workers. (UAW).

One by one, leaders exhorted the listening crowd. Randolph described the ga ther ing a s " the l a rges t demonstration in the history of this nation." Reuther pictured the March as a "great crusade to mobilize the moral conscience of America."

Rabbi Prinz warned, "bigotry and hatred are not the most urgent problems," but that "the most urgent, the most disgraceful, the most tragic problem is silence." Recalling Nazi Germany, he added: "A great people, which had created a great civilization, had become a nat ion of s i l ent onlookers. They remained silent in the face of hate, in the face of brutality, in the face of mass murder. America must not become a nation of silent onlookers...."

Before and between the speeches there was music. Marian Anderson sang. Mahalia Jackson sang. Finally, it was time for Dr. Martin Luther King to present his historic dream speech.

Beginning by describing the ga ther ing a s " the g reates t demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation," Dr. King went on to warn against "drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred." He also warned against allowing "our creative protests to degenerate into physical v io lence . " Ins tead , he adv i sed "meeting physical force with soul force."

Finally, with his words resonating among the multitudes like great waves of light, Dr. King intoned: "I have a dream.... I have a dream.... I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream...."

In the f ifty years that have followed that march, Dr. King's words

have echoed everywhere and inspired multitudes. Today, senior citizens who came to the march still remember. One retired octogenarian now living in Florida insists: "It was one of the most important experiences of my life."

But beyond dreams, what is the reality? What can and should be celebrated by the Fiftieth Anniversary March on Washington on August 28, 2013?

On the Mall, not far from the Lincoln Memorial, there is a much-visited granite memorial to Dr. King dedicated in 2011. Yet elsewhere, in places such as Stamford, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois, violence continues. The tragic killings of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Stamford and of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendelton in Chicago engender painful questions.

How can the "soul force" Dr. King recommended as an alternative to "physical violence" be engendered, employed, promoted? If there are answers, who has them?

Amidst contemporary pain and confusion, the dreams of Dr. King linger and inspire. To have a dream and work for it may be the only answer. Elisabeth Stevens is the author of Ride a Bright and Shining Pony, the story of two young lovers whose lives and destinies are i r r e v o c a b l y a n d t r a g i c a l l y intertwined with the 1963 March on Washington.

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Dr. E. J. Conrad Leadership Program

Conrad Class of 2013 with Sen. Royce West, Staff and the Honorable Shirley Franklin

Barbara Jordan Visiting Professor of Ethics and Political Values-UT Austin and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin was the speaker for this year’s annual luncheon for the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program. In a heartwarming and entertaining speech Ms. Franklin talked about her ascension to the title of Atlanta’s first African American female mayor. She also talked about overcoming “challenges” and the importance of having mentors in your life. Ms. Franklin named former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson and Ambassador Andrew Young among her mentors. An alum of Howard University, Ms. Franklin encouraged students to continue striving for excellence. 2013 marks the 20th year since its inception and thousands of dollars were awarded in scholarships to the participating students. In May 1993, State Senator Royce West established an internship program through a partnership with Paul Quinn College and the Texas Veterans Land Board to assist Paul Quinn College students with acquiring (paid) employment experience. In June 1993, the program was expanded to include any qualified student residing in District 23 and the employer sponsors were increased from one to nine corporations and agencies. Twenty-seven students were serviced by the inaugural program. The program was renamed the "Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program" in August 1993, in honor of the renown Dallas African-American physician and educational advocate. Since 1993, there have been more than 1,500 student placements through the program. The Conrad program is open to all District 23 college students, regardless of your interests.

There are no fees for students! Students earn salaries from their employers during the summer internships. Participation is limited to students attending four-year colleges because Sen. West did not want to duplicate other programs that target community college students. For students, admission to the program is not automatic. Many applicants are turned away because they do not have the minimum GPA (2.25), they fail to complete the rigorous application process and/or provide the appropriate documents and references for verification. Each student must be enrolled in a four-year college and must provide references, an academic transcript, a 250-word essay, a resume and a community service or volunteer work reference. Those who complete the on-line application are then reviewed for criterion compliance. If accepted at that point, the applicant is notified that they have passed the first step and must attend a MANDATORY ORIENTATION. Each applicant must then attend and pass a Selection Committee Interview before being eligible to interview with prospective employers.Do I have to participate in programs and events associated with the program?Senator West and the program give students a hand-up and if accepted and placed with a sponsor, an intern MUST attend and participate in as many community services projects, character building workshops and related events as possible. 40% of the intern’s evaluations comes directly from their participation. The program is much more than just a job. The program is so strong, there’s an alumni association. These former students realize the importance of building bridges and establishing relationships. They also believe in paying it forward.

Sen. Royce West, Hon. Shirley Franklin and Cheryl Smith

Ms. Franklin shares a light moment with Ms. Smith.



Lancaster ISD plans Back to School Red Carpet Welcome

On Monday, August 26, Lancaster ISD students and parents will return to campuses in style as they are greeted by men in suits upon arrival and walk red carpet to enter the buildings as part of the Back to School Red Carpet Welcome.

“Our goal is to have at least100 positive partners who are visible in professional dress welcoming students to school, opening car doors and greeting students as they enter on their first day of school,” Lancaster ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael McFarland said. “Their presence will help us promote the importance of education and is an opportunity for leaders to show our students that there are positive role models within our local community who care, value and support education.”

Executive Director of Accountability Dr. Lamont Smith has been organizing this volunteer and parent engagement event.

“We want to make this a special day for all of our students, as they walk into the building they will feel the excitement the teachers and their peers will have,” he said. “It is our desire for the parents and community members to send the unified voice that we are working together to meet the needs of our children.”

This year, Lancaster ISD’s long-term focus is to increase the number of positive leaders involved as role models and mentors to students.

“In collaboration with parents and communities, our mission is to ignite learning that translates into sustainable success for all students in an ever-changing society. Therefore, a key component that we will emphasize this year is an increased focus on collaboration with parents and communities,” Dr. McFarland said. “For us to be successful, we must build a true collaborative partnership among the schools, the parents and the community.”

He added that he believes that sustainable success can and will be achieved when the district leadership ensures that a strong relationship exists among the three entities.

“As I visited campuses last year, I heard the cry, loud and clear, of parents who aspire to be more engaged and to help others do the same. I also heard from educators who voiced a desire to have more parents engaged and more community members involved,” he said. “In response to these concerns, it is my intent that we embark on an aggressive and explicit campaign to build bridges among the classroom, the home and the community.”

Lancaster ISD has been working with different facets of the community including city and civic leaders as well as members of the clergy to ensure that students and parents receive the red-carpet welcome that they deserve.

“We hope to set a tone on the first day that will be a reflection of volunteerism, encouragement, and community that will carry on throughout the school year,” Raelynn Pineda, Turn Around Agenda In-School Program Coordinator for Lancaster ISD said. “It is vital for parents to be engaged and connected with their children and the first place to start should be the educational system in which your child attends and spends the vast majority of their day.

In addition to seeing the support of the community, the district hopes that parents are also inspired to join in the effort and volunteer as well for future events and become more active and involved locally at each campus.

“As parents become more and more visible at school, we believe parent involvement will have a positive impact on student achievement and social behaviors,” Dr. Smith said.

The district is asking that volunteers are available for a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes at one of the campuses greeting students and parents from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the 6th grade, middle and high school campuses or 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the elementary campuses.



Donna Anderson, president and chief executive officer of DNA Transcomp and Houdek Enterprises, Incorporated was recently named to the 2013 Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list. This is an elite honor as more than 300 people were nominated for this coveted award and the honorees were narrowed down to 40, including

Donna Anderson. Ms. Anderson will be officially celebrated by Dallas Business Journal at the annual 40 Under 40 Awards on August 28th at Brookhaven Country Club. She will also be featured in the August 30th issue of Da!as Business Journal. Ms. Anderson started her career in the transportation and logistics industry after a very successful management career in corporate America. Her objective was to become a stable, innovative and growing woman-owned freight brokerage firm using her executive leadership experience in sales, marketing, operations and business management. In just five years, Ms. Anderson has made s igni f icant str ides in the transportation and logistics industry. She founded DNA Transcomp in 2007 and later decided that she wanted to focus on being a 3PL transportation company that is also asset-based. With

the continued support of the SBDC, Ms. Anderson acquired Houdek Enterprises, Incorporated in 2011. Since Ms. Anderson took the helm, Houdek Enterpr i se s , Inc . ha s exper ienced exp los ive g rowth , increasing its fleet by more than 50%, hiring a full-staff of drivers and other employees and producing collective revenues exceeding $2 million. Under Ms. Anderson’s leadership, DNA Transcomp has also experienced measurable growth, obtaining its own motor carrier authority and expanding its business by purchasing the business system, trucks and trailers for a half million dollars in 2011. Ms. Anderson is an up and coming f i gure in the Da l l a s bus iness community and has been recognized for her l eadersh ip and accomplishments in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She is solely responsible for forging multiple

strategic alliances with the $67.1 billion U.S. Postal Service, $3.7 billion J.B. Hunt, $2.7 billion LBJ Freeway Project, and $738.5 million DART. Current c l i ents inc lude Peps iCo , Texa s Depar tment of Transportat ion , Fortune 100 Retailers, Federal Postal Services and Construction Materials Manufacturers. Ms. Anderson’s succinct business acumen and leadership style has led to recognition from many organizations, including the 2013 Dal las Black Chamber Quest for Success Award, 2012 Small Business Administration Women Entrepreneurs Award, 2012 SBA Emerging (e200), 2012 Who’s Who in Black Dallas, Dallas SBDC Fast Start Award in 2011 and The Warr ior Group Smal l Bus iness Academy Certificate in 2011. For more information on Houdek Enterprises, visit www.houdekenterprises.com.

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS COMPANY PRESIDENT AND CEO, DONNA ANDERSON, NAMED TO DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 40 UNDER 40

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the DFW Connector.

This $1.1 billion dollar project will improve travel for an 8.4 mile span in Grapevine, Southlake and Irving, and double the size of the existing highway system around the north Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport entrance.

“In 2009, I was the lone congressional member of the North Texas delegation to vote for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which resulted in $261 million in funds for this project.

As a vocal proponent of advancing our infrastructure and as the most senior Texan on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am proud to be here today to participate in the tremendous accomplishment that is the DFW Connector – a crucial component in alleviating traffic in the Metroplex,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez was also a keynote speaker, and other state and local officials provided remarks at the ceremony. The DFW Connector will be the Texas Department of Transportation’s first North Texas highway built as a public-private partnership.

Congresswoman Johnson along with federal and local transportation officials helped cut the ribbon to open the DFW Connector

D/FW Connector opens12th Annual Ethiopian Day and the 2nd Annual

Taste of Ethiopia

Dallas, Texas - The Mutual Assistance Association For The Ethiopian Community (MAAEC, Inc.) in Dallas-Fort Worth is pleased to announce the upcoming 12th Anniversary of Ethiopian Day and our Second Annual Taste of Ethiopia.

This annual celebration will be held at Plano Centre during the Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

"The Ethiopian community is a growing community with an estimated 35,000 residents in the Dallas-Fortworh and surrounding towns. MAAEC, Inc. is proud to present our second Taste of Ethiopia to DFW to enhance the relationship between the Ethiopian community and the diverse global groups in the area by presenting various cultural shows and native food" said Mac Mekonnen, the Executive Director of MAAEC, Inc.

Come and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Ethiopia along with the famous Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Various local Ethiopian restaurants and caterers will be providing free samples of food and local beverages. Several historical and cultural presentations including cultural dance performances, fashion show, and short films will be part of the program.



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The Alex Puente Foundation 4th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament

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TITAS PRESENTSTHE DALLAS DEBUT OF

JESSICA LANG DANCE

Saturday, September 14 8 p.m.

Winspear Opera House

Plus a Dallas Arts District collaboration with The Crow Collection to examine the merging of visual art and dance.

TITAS PRESENTS, in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the

Dallas debut of JESSICA LANG DANCE at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District. This performance will feature the company’s collaboration with Japanese visual artist Shinichi Maruyama, composer Jakub Ciupinski and Vancouver-based design firm, Molo.

In collaboration with this presentation, The Crow Collection of Asian Art will host an exhibition of Maruyama’s artwork now through November 3, 2013.

A free public program at The Crow Collection entitled “Asian Art Now with Jessica Lang” on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 7 p.m. will feature an intimate conversation with Lang about how she drew inspiration for her

choreography from Maruyama’s work.

On September 14, 2013, prior to the performance at the Winspear Opera House, there will be a pre-show lecture held at the theater with TITAS Director Charles Santos, Choreographer Jessica Lang and Crow Collection of Asian Art Director Amy Hofland.

Dance Magazine call Lang "… a master of visual composition."

The most exciting new contemporary ballet company touring today. Luscious choreography and beautifully gifted, seasoned dancers are what make this remarkable new company so special. Having just completed a new opera at Glimmerglass, and a highly praised run at Jacob’s Pillow,

Jessica Lang Dance’s goal is to perform dance works associated with music, opera and mixed media compositions delivering an organic blend of classical and contemporary styles.

Exciting, well-crafted and visually stunning choreography, Jessica Lang Dance is destined to be a company to watch, with a choreographer at the helm that has a refined and unique choreographic voice.

TITAS Official Hotel Sponsor: Sheraton Dallas

Season Sponsors include: Heritage Auctions, American Airlines, TACA, Texas Commission on the Arts, City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.



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The nation’s capital, home to the first African American President and First Lady set the stage for the crowning of Miss Black USA 2013.

Leading ladies across 30 states faced off for the coveted where the distinguished panel of judges chose Miss Black North Carolina, Amanda McCoy as Miss Black USA 2013. Former Miss Black USA, Kalilah Allen-Harris, M.D. and R&B Recording Arts Brian Christopher, hosted the historical event.

Immediately upon being crowned, reporters asked Miss

Black USA what was the first thing she planned to do with her new title. She responded, I want to go see the Broadway show “The Trip to Bountiful featuring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Vanessa Williams.”

Amanda McCoy is a 21 year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina and is a senior Communications major at University of North Carolina, Charlotte.

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First Runner Up:) Miss Black Minnesota, Krystle Igbo, will

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On Saturday, August 24, 2013, the NAACP Garland Branch will host the 11th Annual Health Fair and Back-To-School Rally at

Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 1233 Highway 66, Garland, Texas 75040.

Partnering with the NAACP Garland Branch for this community outreach event is: Baylor Hospital at Garland, City of Garland, Garland ISD, Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Community Seven Day Adventist Church, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Heavenly Supply Depot, Garland Area-wide

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Dallas Metroplex Council of Black Alumni Associations (DMCBAA) will be he held at noon at the Center for Community Cooperation 2900

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Miracle Players Foundation will host its 3rd annual Peace, Hope & Butterflies family fun and music festival on from 11am to 3pm at Flag Pole

Hill (8100 Doran Circle, Dallas, TX 75238).

August 2511:30AM-12:30PM

12400 Elam Road Balch Springs TX

Please join us for our August Luncheon. Brady Wilson-Mesquite Rodeo

Pam Gunter-Town East Ford Vickie Shorts-Solavie

August 26

Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia will deliver the keynote address at an event sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Irving. Together, thousands of other organizations across the nation will be celebrating Women's Equality Day.The event will take place at the North Lake College South Campus, 1081 W. Shady Grove Rd. Admission is free, but reservations are needed. If you can attend, send an email to Barbara Doyle at [email protected] or call her at (214) 683-8230.

August 28

Public Debate on Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech – 50th anniversary

What: SMU’s debate team will conduct a public debate with Wiley College on the question of whether America is advancing on King’s dream in 2013. The

eventwill feature readings from MLK’s speech on August 28,1963, which culminated the historic civil rights March on Washington, and a letter by the ‘great debater’ James

Farmer Jr., a key civil rights leader from Texas who was in jail for activism and unable to attend the march in person. The event is open to the public, and audience participation

is encouraged. Wiley, a historically black college inMarshall, Texas, was highlighted in the 2007 film The Great

Debaters, the story of the school’s 1935 debate team that broke racial boundaries and defeated a national

championship team from a white university. SMU had invited Wiley to campus in 1935, but the debate had to be

canceled; the two schools finally kept their debate appointment in 2009 and have maintained a relationship

ever since. The program is sponsored by the Meadows School’s Division of Communication Studies.

When: August 28 at 7 p.m.Room 241, Umphrey Lee Center, 3300 Dyer St. on SMU

campus, Dallas (75205) Info: Call 214-768-1574.

DFW Minority Supplier Development CouncilInternational Trade Symposium

Is it time to take your business global?Learn about the President’s National Export Initiative and how it can help you enhance your pipeline for potential new

business.Who should attend: Anyone interested in conducting international trade

TIME: 8:00amLocation: 8828 N. Stemmons, Suite 510, Dallas, TX

"Evening In"Garland, Texas - Garland Mayor Douglas Athas will host his Mayors Evening In event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Mayor hosts Evening In events to broaden

his accessibility to the citizens of Garland.This months event will be held in the Mayors Office,

200 N. Fifth St. It is necessary to schedule an appointment. For more information, call

972-205-2471 or email [email protected].

RE-GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONAUGUST 28 @ 4:30

CP Preparatory SchoolExpanding to Meet the Growing Need of the Community!

603 S. Bryan-Beltline Mesquite 75149 214-577-4368NECPA ACCREDITATED est.1997

August 29

Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Luncheon12400 Elam Road

11:30a

August 29-31 The inaugural International Faith and Family Film Festival will

debut at Bishop T.D. Jakes' MegaFest 2013 in Dallas, August 29-31, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The film festival will showcase projects

including Fox Searchlight's "Black Nativity," Image Entertainment's "Winnie Mandela" and Sony Pictures

Entertainment's "Heaven is for Real."

August 31August 31 will mark the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a film screening, book signing, Q&A, art, dance, and special

guests—all with a New Orleans flavor. 7 to 9 p.m. Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, TX 75204.

. Michelle Gibson will also perform from 5 to 7 p.m. in Part 1 of Remembering Katrina in an event commemorating the opening of a special art installation on New Orleans at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Both events are free and open to the public.

The Mutual Assistance Association For The Ethiopian Community (MAAEC, Inc.) in Dallas-Fort Worth is pleased to announce the upcoming 12th Anniversary of Ethiopian Day and our Second Annual Taste of Ethiopia. This annual celebration will be held at Plano Centre during the Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

September 3

Brew-ology: The Science and History of Beer The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History PUBlic Knowledge at 7pm T & P Tavern 221 W Lancaster Ave Fort Worth Join us for a global tour as local expert Brenden

Stubblefield explains the process of brewing and the different styles of the world’s third most popular beverage, BEER. Taste along by purchasing a beer flight crafted specifically for this PUBlic Knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to impress your friends at Oktoberfest!

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September 6Thousand nights of laughterfrom 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)Fort Worth Convention Center

1201 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102

September 7

10:30 A.M. - The Third Annual Naturally Isis Hair Parade and Festival2013

First Lady of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu as Grand Marshall

Theme: Empowering Women GloballyVendors, Sponsors, Entertainers, or

Volunteers call 214-329-3820 or [email protected]

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September 8

Grace Tabernacle Church - 18th Appreciation Celebration Honoring Pastor Eric T. Anderson

“An Undefeated Champion of Faith: Fighting the Good Fight” 18th Pastor Appreciation Honoring Rev. Eric T. Anderson at 11:00 a.m.*Dinner fellowship following worship service*

September 10

BRIDGE Lacrosse is hosting a fundraiser to raise the annual funds necessary to reach its goals for the coming school year and into next summer. The event will be held September 10th at 6:30pm at the new Trinity Groves development in West Dallas. Guests will enjoy cake,cocktails a silent auction as well as a wine pull

September 10-14

National Black MBA Association, Inc. 35th Annual Conference and Exposition, September 10 — 14, 2013 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

September 12UNCF Golf Tournament - September 12th at the Dallas Cowboy Golf Club .

September 14

You Can Make the Difference in the Lives of Women and Children!

Save the Date

Path~Way to Purpose(R)Fundraiser/Auction

Designer Bags and ShoesAutographed Memorabilia

Designer JewelryArt Pieces

and so much more...... 3 to 5 p.m.

HostMs. Alicia Brown-Young

1503 Halsey DriveDuncanville, TX 75137

September 20The 100th GREEN Golf Marathon for CASA of Ellis County

I am personally requesting your prayerful consideration of !nancial support for a networking contact, Mr. Cleo Turner, an

avid semi-pro golfer who has a passion for the children and youth in our community. Many of you may also know Mr. Turner as the DJ Dr Rock for the many years he was on the

radio in the D/FW area.The golf tournament will be held at the Old Brick Yard Golf

Course in Ferris, Texas;

September 21 The Irving Black Arts Council

presents An Evening With Stephen Pride

In the Pride family tradition, the combination of Stephen’s vocal range and the haunting “Pride”

timbre makes for a soulful treat that’s hard to beat. This performance will be a wonderful mix of

traditional country music with a twist of modern contemporary music.

Irving Arts Center, Atrium/Suite 200 / 7:00 pm Admission: Advanced $20, Day of Performance $25

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Chicago, IL – Building on the successful late spring launch of his new book, The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down, Chicago-based attorney Lester L. Barclay will take his message on the road with a nationwide book-signing tour hitting stops in San Francisco, Houston, Detroit, Washington, DC and Atlanta, among others. The multi-city tour gets underway August 17 in Los Angeles, CA, and runs through November (full schedule below); it will be highlighted by appearances at such events as the Los Angeles Black Book Expo and the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference's Author's Pavilion. The book officially went on sale June 27th with a gala kick-off in Barclay's hometown of Chicago and is

available for purchase online at www.DivorceandDrama.com.

The first-ever comprehensive book on divorce tailored specifically for the black community, The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama is a 277-page guide that skillfully shepherds readers through the often painful process of separation and divorce, while seeking to minimize the “drama” and trauma for them and their children. Its message focuses primarily on divorce and non-marital separation, alongside custody, visitation, child support, financial disputes, and related issues in the context of African-American cultural and social realities.

The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama is Barclay's first book, and the initial offering from Khari Publishing, Ltd. The guide, which features a foreword by TV's Judge Mablean Ephriam, draws on the author's more than 25 years of legal experience as a matrimonial lawyer. On the tour, Barclay will sign copies of his book and speak directly to audiences about the perils of drama-filled divorces and ways to avoid them.

"The purpose of this book has always been to empower black folk to successfully navigate through what is often among the most trying times of their lives,” says Barclay. “While there are many services that help prepare couples for marriage, the same does not hold true on the opposite end. I want to use this tour as an opportunity to get the message of finding a better path directly to the people who need it most, and meet them where they are.”

More than 50 percent of all African-American marriages end in divorce, not counting the non-marital breakups, and most often, the breakdown of a family affects the children. Throughout the U.S., families are torn apart by divorce and its consequences. Worse still, much of the emotional pain and fighting is unnecessary. A divorce does not have to be an emotional bloodbath. There is a better way.

Drama, as the author defines it, is “a situation (or a series of happenings) that marks a vivid, emotional, conflicting, or striking impression on a person’s life...is highly emotional, turbulent, and sometimes tragic.” With The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama, Barclay, a highly respected African-American attorney and managing partner of The Barclay Law Group, provides readers with a user-friendly guide that supplements the service of divorce attorneys and shows them how to make the divorce process as peaceful as possible. His aim is to help Black divorce litigants reduce the level of “drama” in their divorce cases.

Via the book's 22 chapters and multiple sections, Barclay underscores the unique cultural distinctions underlying most African-American divorces and separations, including such areas as the matriarchal composition of many black families, the influential role of the Black Church, and the community's general reluctance to seek mental health therapy, among others. The guide covers divorce drama and its aftermath

in five dimensions: personal, legal and financial, family, community, and life after.

Crafted to be informative and engaging, The African-American Guide To Divorce & Drama offers readers a 360-degree view of the divorce process, highlighted by such chapter and topic titles as “I’m Mad As Hell,” “I Need A Man,” “I Need A Woman,” “The Word At The Church,” “Money Versus Peace,” “25 Questions You Should Ask Your Divorce Attorney,” “11 Biggest Pre-Divorce Mistakes To Avoid,” “14 Biggest Post-Divorce Mistakes,”among many others.

There are also sections titled “Act Now,” where Barclay provides step-by-step directions and tips to guide divorced parties toward achieving a “drama-free” divorce. These timely suggestions encourage new ways to think and act by advising paths a divorcing man, woman, or parent should take, and certainly should not take. By applying “Act Now” recommendations, readers can successfully empower their emergence through breakup, divorce, its process, and aftermath.

Whether readers are contemplating separation or divorce, in the middle of divorce, or seeking to recover from a breakup, The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama will provide assistance for healing and wholeness, as well as protecting their children during the ordeal. Hardly any issue related to divorce and drama in the black experience goes uncovered.

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BRIDGE Lacrosse celebrates !ve

years Impacting kids in North Texas

BRIDGE Lacrosse will commemorate its 5th year serving boys and girls in the Dallas community with a birthday party at Trinity Groves in West Dallas on September 10th. The party kicks off at 6:30 pm and guests will enjoy an evening of food, cake and cocktails as well as a silent auction and wine pull.

BRIDGE Lacrosse is a small, sports-based, youth development nonprofit, serving the urban communities of North Texas. BRIDGE’s mission is to enrich nontraditional lacrosse communities

by developing after-school programs and building healthy student athletes. BRIDGE Lacrosse has impacted the lives of hundreds of student athletes in both South and West Dallas, providing hours of high quality lacrosse instruction with the help of high school volunteers and volunteer coaches.

“Throughout my experience with BRIDGE Lacrosse I have seen many young, urban student-athletes impacted by this organization. We’ve made tremendous strides in their development and outlook on life through the camaraderie this sport provides,” said David Higbee BRIDGE Lacrosse executive director. “While the organization impacts the lives of the student-athletes it serves, our volunteers are impacted in a different way as their lives are enhanced by sharing their time and talents with these athletes.”

BRIDGE Lacrosse provides programming throughout the year. In the fall, South Dallas youth

participate in fall ball, which includes weekly practice and a tournament following the eight week season. A similar developmental season is hosted for BRIDGE’s West Dallas partners. In the spring, athletes engage in healthy competition and learn the responsibilities of being a student athlete. Through partnerships, BRIDGE oversees teams that compete in a 12 week season. BRIDGE Lacrosse teams even compete against long established North Texas lacrosse programs. During the summer, BRIDGE collaborates with its partners to provide enriching programs. BRIDGE introduces lacrosse to a variety of boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. This way, BRIDGE maximizes its outreach while also providing an enriching activity for its partners.

Over the years, BRIDGE Lacrosse has hosted its annual Going for the Goal fundraiser which raises the funds needed to provide the

programming and equipment necessary to fulfill the organization’s needs and objectives each year. This year, in lieu of hosting Going for the Goal, BRIDGE Lacrosse invites the North Texas lacrosse community as well as the larger Dallas community to join in celebrating the great strides that BRIDGE Lacrosse has made throughout its five years. The birthday bash is a great way to support BRIDGE Lacrosse programs and learn about the organization and other ways to contribute to its mission.

Guests will delight in the atmosphere provided by Trinity Groves, Dallas’ new restaurant, retail, art and entertainment destination at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. The views, camaraderie and community impact are expected to be phenomenal. For ticket information and to learn how you can become a BRIDGE sponsor, visit www.bridgelacrossedallas.org/happy-birthday .

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November 6 - 12, 2008 Volume No. 55 Issue No. 44www.DallasWeekly.com

THEBISHOP’SDAUGHTER

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CHANGE!Obama wins election and makes ...

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The election is overnowwe can beginElection night coverage onKKDA focuses on issues

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Obama’s winmayface limitationsGeorge Curry looks at thefuture with President Obama

INSIDE

HISTORIC

OBAMA

Nation elects first AfricanAmerican president ,as Barack wins handidly

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SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION

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Lifestyle Is gospel music dying?Management blamed for issues

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Business Food for thoughtCongresswoman addresses

Oak Cliff Chamber Page 12

Health Prevent heart attacksHeart disease remains high on

list of illnesses Page 15

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April 30-May 6, 2009 Volume No. 56 Issue No. 18www.DallasWeekly.com

INTIMATESEDUCTION

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Speaking of PeopleRon Price elected to nationalorganization post

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NationalWhy Democracyhangs in the balance

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SPIRITUALRemebering Joe Hudson Jr.

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HEALTHHow to avoid the Swine flu

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BUSINESSHow to brand you

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MetroMavericks surpassesSpurs in playoffs

By Patrice J. [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

oversee the The FieldResearch Team whichunderwent 80 hours of

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

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

See ROAD, page 19

The Long andWinding RoadLight rail, Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas

“OVER THREE TO

FOUR YEARS THERE

ARE CHANGES IN

CONDITIONS AND

WEWANT TO KNOW

HOW IT AFFECTS

THE AREA”

Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news

media and intellectuals around the country have given their

grade evaluation on President Barack Obama’s first 100

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

people from the local front graded the new president.

Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson

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

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

repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership.

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

President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromised.”

Senator Kay

Bailey HutchisonGrade: C

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

eration of policies that will take America down the

wrong track. The administration has proposed

trillions of dollars in new spending, which will

result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply

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

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

theadminis-

tration willadopt the productive,

responsible approach to ournation’s challenges thatAmericansdeserve.”(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 “no” and voting“yes” mean?It 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 powers.Therefore, if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers, they are tovote NO and vice versa.

Evaluating President Obama’s First 100 Days

THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE

WhyYES means no

and NOmeans yes

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