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I MESSENGERCheryl Smith, Publisher

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Next week Dallas will be filled with students, faculty, alumni and friends of Grambling State and Prairie View A&M Universities. It would be great to see the stadium filled to capacity with ticket holders who actually paid for their tickets! This Classic is one of the biggest in the country, among historically Black colleges and universities following behind the The Turkey Day Classic pitting Tuskegee University against Alabama State University is the oldest Black College football classic. Last year, the teams bringing in the largest attendance played in the Magic City Classic –Alabama A&M and Alabama State. According to reports, the top Classics over the years have been the Magic City Classic, followed by the Bayou Classic featuring Grambling State and Southern, then the Atlanta Classic between Florida A&M and

Tennessee State or Southern. The Florida Classic between Bethune Cookman University and Florida A&M University is always a big draw also.

And those numbers don’t include the thousands that come into the various towns and never make it to the game. Still, they pump millions into the economy; like in Indianapolis for the Circle City Classic, where an estimated $20 million has been reported, or the Bayou Classic where more than $30 million and well more than 200,000 fans have been reported for the numerous activities surrounding the “game.”

Now everyone knows that a good way to get alumni riled up about their alma maters is to start talking about the athletic teams or the bands. You’ll even hear some schools bragging about having the “finest” women.

And if you talk to some of those diehard alumni, who are life members of their alumni associations, or belong to their booster clubs, you’ll hear them bragging about the number of National Merit Scholars, class valedictorians, SAT or ACT perfect scorers, graduates and successful alumni.

Talk to any Black college alum and they will tell you that the “classics” are more than just football games. They are more like family reunions, complete with the cookouts (tailgate parties), fashion shows (some people shell out big bucks to come to the games decked out in the latest fashions as they parade around the venue), talent shows (Greek step shows) and of course, the trash talking card games (can you say “six no - downtown?).

Folks go shopping for an outfit to wear to the game and another outfit for the after parties!The competition between the bands is fierce. Now if a team is having a not so good year, you’ll hear fans

commenting, “at least our band won halftime!”Now just as the students are told that they must focus on their education, while enjoying the HBCU experience, we can all admit that our HBCUs are in dire need of our support.

FAMU Alum Cecka Rose Trueblood Green has sparked a fire among alumni and it’s a wonderful thing! In the wake of all the social media challenges, i.e.. The ice water bucket challenge; Cecka issued the FAMU 10 for 10 Challenge. Folks were encouraged to donate $10 to FAMU and challenge 10 others to do the same. In less than a month, more than $100,000 has been raised.

Now we need every school to pick up the challenge. Read more about the FAMU 10 For 10 on Cecka’s facebook page. Then spread the word.

Next weekend when all the HBCU alums and friends are enjoying the festivities, at whatever game and in whatever city, I challenge each and every one who has felt the influence of an HBCU to drop $10.

And also support the Tom Joyner Foundation. Allstate and the Tom Joyner Foundation are encouraging students, alumni and supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country to recall the traditions, pride, and love they have for their HBCUs – and help keep them strong by participating in the Allstate Quotes for Education program in states where it’s available.

For every person who receives an insurance quote from a participating Allstate agent between August 1 and Nov. 30, 2014, and mentions “Quotes for Education,” Allstate will donate $10 -up to a total donation of $200,000. These funds will be donated to the Tom Joyner Foundation and earmarked for general scholarship funds to assist students attending HBCUs.

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Cecka Rose Trueblood Green

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Even before the question is posed, she makes clear the essence of her sound. “I’m a soul singer,” she says, with much pride and little hesitation. That’s who she is, at her core, and no matter the song she sings, her spirit seems to resonate from the speakers along with her voice. That’s the magic that Fantasia brings, every time.

At first listen, Side Effects of You might sound like an album about heartbreak and the process of piecing oneself back together. That’s true, in part, but if you have her tell it, there’s much more there. While the Grammy-winning singer has certainly enjoyed chart-topping, triple-platinum and multi-platform success since winning season three of American Idol, she, like everybody, has made some mistakes, too. Though she has never shied away from being transparent in her music, she wasn’t necessarily thinking about putting her words into song when she picked up a pen and her blank notebook two years ago.

“When I started writing in my book, I had a bittersweet taste in my mouth,” Fantasia says of how she was feeling – professionally, personally, emotionally – after putting in a decade’s worth of hard work. “I’d been doing one-off shows and not really recording, but when my doctor put me on bed rest, I decided to use that time to start writing down some of the things that were on my mind. If I was able to get to the grocery store, people would stop me in my Hoveround chair and tell me what they were going through, so I wrote about that, too.” It was only after she met (and vibed with) London-bred producer, Harmony Samuels, that she realized it might be time to get back in the studio. With her trusted notebook by her side, she would eventually co-write seven of the 13 songs that comprise Side Effects of You. “I’ve always wanted to collaborate with someone the way Michael Jackson did with Quincy Jones,” she says of joining forces with Harmony, who serves as album producer. “As soon as I heard the song, ‘Supernatural Love,’ I knew he was the one.”

Crafting this, her fourth album, was like a dream come true for Fantasia as she made it her mission to tap into the music that has inspired her over the years. “When I was growing up, we listened to so many different types of music in my house,” she remembers. “It started with gospel and then the blues because my grandfather loved B.B. King. Of course I loved listening to my girls Monica, Brandy, TLC and SWV, but I also played Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Bonnie Raitt and Queen. You can listen to any of those artists today because their music still stands and that’s what I wanted to do with this project. I want my music to be timeless.”

Leading the album out of the gate is “Lose to Win,” which she co-wrote alongside Andrea Martin over a sample of The Commodores’ classic, “Nightshift.” “This is my testimony,” Fantasia says of this ode to the power of understanding when to hold, and fold. “Andrea and I really connected and I wanted to deliver this song for her. She allowed me to switch a few things up, but we were both able to put our feelings into the song.” Fantasia followed up with the slow-bounce club banger, “Without Me,” featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott. The song, which she co-wrote with Al Sherrod Lambert, Kyle Stewart and Missy, set the blogosphere and urban radio ablaze in record time. She sings of the moment that the veil is lifted on an unbalanced relationship. Once Kelly and Missy chime in, there’s no avoiding their burning question – “Where’d you be, without me?” “I always love working with Missy and it broke my heart that she wasn’t a part of my last album. I wasn’t going to miss the opportunity this time. And Kelly? She killed her verse!”

“End of Me” is a song so moving that it literally sweeps you off your feet. Co-written with Lambert and Amber Streeter, Fantasia sings of the type of love that is absolutely no good, but keeps calling you back, over and

over again. Who hasn’t been there? On “Change Your Mind,” co-written with Lambert, Fantasia tips her hat to the late Whitney Houston. When she sings, “Come home to me, baby, I’" be good to you, darling,” it’s so very reminiscent of Whitney’s 1990 hit, “I’m Your Baby Tonight” and that’s exactly how she wanted it.

Two words come to mind when she talks about “Get It Right” – rock soul. “When I say ‘rock,’ I’m thinking of Tina Turner and when I say ‘soul,’ it’s all about Aretha Franklin,” she says of the high-octane track which she co-wrote with Streeter and Lambert. “With the live instruments, you get a Tina Turner/James Brown feeling and maybe even a little bit of Andre’ 3000’s ‘Hey Ya.’ When we were recording, I ran and grabbed everybody in the studio to sing with me. I love this song!” Then there’s the album’s title track. Produced by Naughty Boy and written by Emeli Sande’, Shahid Khan, Claudia Bryant and Ben Harrison, “Side Effects of You” is as haunting as it is vivid when it comes to the business of releasing someone who has wrecked havoc on you. “This song is the truth,” Fantasia says, “but it’s also kind of tricky because it’s about a man and medication. At first, I’m singing about him like he’s what I needed, but in the end, I flip it like he was actually the drug.” As for choosing this ballad as the title track, she explains that the song’s sentiments also relate to life, in general. “Everybody’s been hurt and the pain can be caused by family, friends and in my case, the industry, too. When I sing this song, I’m telling everybody who has ever done or said anything to hurt me that these are the side effects of you. Yes, this song is the truth!”

Back in 2004, on the night of May 26, a then-19-year-old Fantasia Barrino stepped onto the American Idol stage and won top honors. After wowing television audiences with her vocal talent, the North Carolina native released her debut album, Free Yourself, which featured as its first single, “I Believe,” a song that made her the first

artist in Bi"board history to debut at #1 on the Hot 100 chart. Her second single, “Truth Is,” would later hold the #1 spot on the charts for 14 weeks. During 2006, she released her New York Times bestselling memoir, Life Is Not a Fairytale, starred as her younger self in the Lifetime movie of the same name and by year’s end, released her second album, entitled, simply, Fantasia, which included the hit single, “When I See U.” What followed were the coveted role of Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple (for which she won a Theater World Award), a guest spot on The Simpsons and a two-season run of the VH1 reality series, Fantasia For Real. During the summer of 2011, she released her third album, Back to Me, which featured the Grammy-winning single, “Bittersweet.” To date, she’s sold nearly three million records and 1.5 million digital tracks, domestically. Looking toward the near future, she will expand her musical repertoire even further when she joins classical singer, Andrea Bocelli, for his world tour in summer 2013.

Each of her experiences have contributed to who she is as an artist and also, as an inspiration to the next generation of performers whom are listening to each note she hits and watching her ascension. As she continues on her creative journey, she’s still has more learning and growing to do and many more songs to sing. What remains constant is that she loves music, she knows music, and she always sings from her heart, with all of her soul.

So, how does she feel about her latest work now that it’s out in the world, for all to hear?

“I know that every artist says that their albums are like their babies, but Side Effects of You really is my baby,” Fantasia says with a laugh. “Besides the music, this album means so much to me because it represents the amazing creative relationships I made and the thoughts and ideas that were spoken into my life during the recording process. This project came together right in the nick of time.”

Fantasia is fantastic!



The study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses by American students is crucial to our country’s economy and our standing in the world as a global innovator.

Students who master one of those disciplines are likely to find high-paying jobs when they complete their undergraduate and graduate education.

Financially, they will do much better than students who pursued non-STEM related degrees, according to most economic forecasters.

There was once a time when our country ranked at the very top of the list of nations whose students were proficient in the hard sciences. Today, however, we rank 21st in math proficiency and 25TH in the hard sciences.

Once we also led the world in the annual number of college graduates. Today, however, there are 17 countries that graduate more students each year than we do from colleges and universities.

The future for our students revolves around technology. And we must insist that they receive the

academic training that will ensure their financial futures, and allow our country to regain its preeminence in science and technology. Earlier this year President Obama stated that America must move from the middle to the very top in STEM education. He challenged our nation’s educators to produce 100,000 STEM instructors during a ten-year period, who will teach science, technology, engineering and math. I fully support the position taken by our president. I believe that our

institutions of higher learning must get involved in the efforts to train and graduate more STEM educators, and help us to locate those 100,000 teachers that the president has requested.

Parents of young people play a critical role as their children are taught STEM related disciplines. At home, students must receive encouragement that they can be successful studying courses that some students perceive as too difficult and boring.

Our students must be taught that everything in life that brings rewards will necessitate hard work and discipline.

The journey that they embark upon will not be easy in the beginning, but it will bear much fruit in their futures.

In addition to federal efforts, a number of states are promoting STEM education to ensure that they have work forces that are capable of meeting the challenges of our ever-changing technological environment.

In Texas, for instance, 91 public and private institutions have been designated by the state as T-STEM academies, which are middle and senior high schools that concentrate on preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

The academies, which are located throughout the state- including the 30th Congressional District-, are dedicated to increasing the number of students that excel in STEM subjects, and who pursue careers in a related field.

It goes without saying that STEM related study and proficiency will be greatly needed in the future. It is necessary for our children and our country. Technology touches all of our lives.

Our school systems must encourage students to pursue STEM coursework. If we do not, the future will not be as bright as it could have been.

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Generally when we think of or hear the terms “merger and acquisition, partnerships or collaboratives”, we think of corporate entities who have combined forces to create a new and formidable enterprise.

But apparently that memo never reached the desk of the United Methodist Church and Reverend Richie L Butler. This tandem evidently thought those terms related to the Church.

Bishop Michael McKee of the North Texas Annual Conference of the UMC put it this way; “In the day when churches split and divide, St. Paul United Methodist Church and Union Cathedral model a new way of being the church Christ calls us to be.”

Don't look now, but even God's people have come to the understanding that it is better to make changes rather than lose treasured institutions. Rather than settle for dwelling on their differences, this new entity will look forward to its new future. This merger is significant for a number of reasons. The St. Paul United Methodist Church recently celebrated 141 years of witness and ministry in the Dallas community. This church was built by free slaves and is home to historically significant moments in Dallas’s past. In fact St. Paul is the oldest

African-American Methodist congregation in Dallas. This latest Christian venture could guarantee their existence in this community for the next century.

Prior to founding Union Cathedral, Richie was on staff at several churches, including Dallas’ oldest African American witness, the New Hope Baptist Church. He holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and Harvard University, respectively, has

completed extended studies at MIT in Urban Planning, and was a Ford Foundation Fellow. Butler’s vitae, which merged Theology and Urban Planning, fuses the best of both worlds; the Church and the Community. The Reverend Richie Butler is one of the most insightful and committed young ministers in this nation. A former SMU's football standout, he studied theology at Harvard University with one of his mentors, Dr. Michael Walker.

Dr. Walker, coincidently, was a child prodigy and product of Dallas himself, who was licensed at the historic Salem Institutional Baptist Church of Dallas.

Salem Baptist and so many other of our historic churches in Dallas have been able to survive the migration of African-Americans into integrated communities. This historic and

strategic move by St. Paul and Union Cathedral is a model that could potentially save several churches locally and hundreds nationally.

When Rev. Butler organized Union Cathedral 12 years ago, his vision was to have an inner-city church located in the downtown area which would be home to Christians of all races and all kind. The fact that the 11 o'clock hour

on Sunday morning is Dallas's most segregated time, did not deter his conception of what could be. Butler remained true to his charge to combine his love and vision for the church with his sense of civic responsibility and unity in the larger community.

But even more importantly, it will signal the seriousness of spirit that drove this merger, which is to create a vibrant ecumenical community that can lift the city from its questionable past into a new and brighter future.

On Sunday, September 28, during the 10:45 worship service that will be held at St. Paul UMC, located in Dallas’ Arts District, Rev. Butler will be appointed as the 52nd leader of this great church. Another of Butler’s mentors, The Rev. Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr., Pastor Emeritus of the St. Luke Community UMC will serve as the speaker of the hour.

Mergers and acquisitions may sound new to the church, but that’s really what it’s always been about. That’s Church Business!!

Church Business!!!

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By Vincent HallVincent Hall is an award-winning columnist and author.

Don’t believe theHYPE!

Don't look now, but even God's people have

come to the understanding that it is better to

make changes rather than lose treasured

institutions. Rather than settle for dwelling

on their differences, this new entity will look

forward to its new future.



In the second of a series of town hall meetings, Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez and Dallas Police Chief David Brown talked candidly about issues facing law enforcement officials and the communities they serve.As in the previous town hall meeting at St. Paul United Methodist Church, citizens came looking for answers.Addressing topics such as excessive force by police officers, citizen rights to view tapes of crime scenes and dealing with the mentally ill, in a two-hour meeting, Dallas’ chief law enforcement heads expressed sympathy to the relatives and loved ones of murdered citizens while encouraging cooperation and support.In the meeting, which was co-moderated by Friendship-West Senior Pastor Frederick D. Haynes III and Communications Director Debbie Denmon, citizens expressed a special interest in having police officers living in the communities they serve.To hear remarks from the panel and citizens, tune in to Cheryl’s World on Blog Talk Radio, Monday, September 15, 2014 at 6p.m.

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A MESSAGE TO MY SISTERS ABOUT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCEBy Dr. E. Faye Williams

Washington, DC – Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. has said the following with respect to not only the Ray Rice incident, but about domestic violence in general: “Several times in recent weeks I have written about domestic violence. It’s wrong to denigrate any woman in my book, but I am especially alarmed by the increase of denigration and violence by law enforcement, gangsta rappers, athletes and others against women. Each time it happens, I wonder what could happen next.

The tragedy is that the violence continues, and too often it is against Black women. Abusers seem to never learn that it is not okay to punch someone out because you disagree with something the person has said or done. It’s not okay to show off as to who controls your partner or wife. It’s especially egregious when the person is someone you profess to love or any woman who is pregnant as in the most recent case in San Francisco with Ray McDonald. Michael Vick received greater punishment for abusing a dog than many abusers are receiving for what they do to Black women.

My heart is heavy as I hear Ray Rice’s spouse try to relieve her husband of responsibility by taking some of the responsibility upon herself when she is the one who was knocked unconscious. It is quite likely Rice is blaming her, too, which puts her in even more danger around him now that he has been relieved of his job with the NFL. Even though I have seen the major networks use anybody but Black women to talk about domestic violence of the type we have been witnessing lately, as a Black woman, one who has been abused at the hand of a spouse, I know how hard it is to see a Black man punished, but I have a message to my sisters and would say to my sisters who decide not to have abusers prosecuted, this is not the way to resolve such barbaric treatment. We must begin to speak out no matter who the abuser is.

Too many Black women who’ve loved the men in their lives through thick and thin have swept this problem under the rug for too long. We must rise up and fight against anyone who abuses us–physically, verbally or mentally. It isn’t worth it to protect abusers. We risk our own lives when we do. If they abused you once, chances are high that they will do it again—and the next time is often worse. Sisters, let us come together and decide we are just not going to take it anymore. Let us be there for one another and help each other to overcome the fear of leaving abusers. I love men, but I hate abusers. We cannot continue to just let it go.”

Dr. E. Faye Wi!iams is National President of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Domestic Violence is one of the projects of the NCBW. www.nationalcongressbw.org.

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National recording artist Erica Lane provided musical entertainment for the First Ladies and Women in Ministry Brunch at Methodist Charlton.

Sheila Bailey, president and founder of Sheila B. Ministries and a previous guest speaker for the Women in Ministry brunch, greets the Rev. Ouida Lee.

Guest speaker Teri O’Connor, spoke about asking for a million dollars for ministries and nonprofit organizations and maintaining donor relationships.

Helping to make the brunch a success are (from left) Methodist Charlton Community Relations Liaison Cynthia Mickens; Methodist Charlton President Jonathan Davis, FACHE; Marilyn Mansfield; Sharon Hill; keynote speaker Teri O’Connor; Cheryl Wesley; singer Erica Lane; and Methodist VP Pastoral Care Caesar Rentie.

Suellen Roberts, founder and president of Christian Women in Media (left), shown here with Sharon Hill and Johanna Fisher, gave the benediction at the First Ladies and Women in Ministry Brunch.

Many inspired at Methodist

Charlton Women in Ministry

Brunch The annual First Ladies and Women in Ministry brunch at Methodist Charlton Medical Center inspired, entertained, and enlightened all in attendance. Guest speaker Teri O’Connor, CFRE, executive director of Advancement by Design, spoke on “How to Ask for a Million Dollars.” O’Connor shared ways to engage constituents in a way that opens the door to major gifts for ministries and nonprofit organizations. Following the welcome by Methodist Charlton President Jonathan S. Davis, FACHE, and invocation by Cheryl Wesley, First Lady of Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, the audience was treated to musical entertainment by national recording artist Erica Lane. Marilyn Mansfield, author, certified personality trainer, and wife of Methodist President and CEO Stephen L. Mansfield, PhD, FACHE, served as mistress of ceremonies. Other participants included Methodist Vice President Pastoral Care Caesar Rentie and Christian Women in Media Association founder and President Suellen Roberts.



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HOLLYWOOD, CA – After spending several years trying to break into Hollywood, working on shows like the CW's "Everybody Hates Chris" and VH1's "Flavor of Love," North Carolina native, Shequeta Smith, recently beat out thousands of filmmakers to become one of the Top 20 finalists in HBO’s “Project Greenlight” Competition. The newly revived Project Greenlight, HBO’s filmmaking documentary series, will be executive produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, executive producers of the original two seasons. Smith submitted a video bio in addition to a teaser trailer for her upcoming feature film, "The Gestapo vs. Granny”; a comedy set inside of a retirement home that tells the story of Agnes Monroe, a cranky senior citizen who has infamously been kicked out of eighteen retirement homes. A North Carolina State Alum, Smith first got the idea to become a screenwriter after an English professor

suggested it after reading a play that she authored freshman year. Shortly after graduating, Smith relocated to Los Angeles. Since then, she’s participated in writing programs at both UCLA and USC and has been selected into multiple film festivals with her short films. "I just want to create smart and fun movies that take viewers on a roller coaster ride of emotions, whether

they’re laughing or crying -- or crying from laughing." says Smith. Though beating out thousands to become the only African-American Top 20 finalist is impressive, Smith will have to make it as a Top 10 finalist in order to guarantee a spot on the HBO television series. The Top 20 voting round started on Monday, September 15, 2014 and lasts until Friday, September 26, 2014.

The one video that receives the most votes from the Project Greenlight community during the voting period will be automatically included into the final Top 10. The remaining nine video finalists will be selected by a group of film industry professionals -- including Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Vote For The Gestapo vs. Granny Here: http://www.projectgreenlight.com

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Pride go before the fall By James A. Washington

I find myself being blessed in the fact that I have several places of worship that feed my hunger for the Word.

There was a time when church hopping was my modus operandi only because I was not yet settled in my spirit.

Nowadays, I just know so many churches and ministers, pastors and associate pastors where the Word is served by gifted men and women called to preach.

Yes, I do have a church home (two in different cities as a matter of fact) and know whenever I choose to, a powerful message will be received in a multiplicity of places.

Each is unique and each has a loyal following. I guess I’m just fortunate, as we all are, to know on any given Sunday, one’s spiritual hunger can be satisfied.

This is important to me because I used to believe the pulpit was a place for hypocrites to shine and generate false praise from members more interested in looking good than actually working for the Lord.

I had intellectualized myself out of the kingdom and for the most part, had convinced me that I could stay connected without being connected.

I must admit that this was the single biggest reason I stayed out of church. Satan had won this battle and used my own unsaved spirit to take me down.

Once I got past the pulpit and into the Word, my life changed and continues to evolve. If you’re open to it, the Word of God shows up in all kinds of places through all kinds of people and circumstances.

I am often amazed at how confused I was to believe that the message was going to be given by a perfect person, heard by a perfect people, in a perfect congregation.

Underneath it all, my own arrogance and pride had somehow allowed me to believe just maybe, I was better than some, a cut above others and smarter than most. When I think about it now, it can disgust me.

No wonder the devil felt like his job was done. My good news is I’m saved today in the knowledge that I am better than no one and more flawed than many.

I am not more worthy of Jesus’ sacrifice than I am of the

love of the Almighty. I’m just thankful to be in the family.

As such, I’ve enjoyed having my eyes opened to see great things happening in the name of church after church from prison ministries, to back packs for children who need them for school, from programs feeding the hungry to helping folk pay their rent just to name a few.

When you investigate and seek God’s Word, you find whole communities of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Now I realize the power inherent in the truth.

“Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brother, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring God. For,’…all men are like grass and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall…but the Word of God stands forever.’” 1 Peter 22-25.

The simplicity of this amazes me. God’ goodness and grace are everywhere.

The view can be clouded because we tend to see things from the inside looking out, rather than from God’s point of view looking from the outside in.

Remember, we are His creation and He knows what He put in all of us.

May God bless and keep you always.

Spiritually Speaking

James



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-- Explore exotic travel destinations, taste international cuisine, feel the energy of live cultural dance performances, and even scuba dive at the 5th annual Dallas Travel & Adventure Show. Unicomm, producer of the largest series of travel shows in the U.S., announced the show's return to the Dallas Convention Center October 25 and 26.

The event provides a unique opportunity to explore destinations around the globe, featuring over 150 exhibitors, celebrity travel experts, engaging seminars, and interactive activities for all ages.

NFL Hall of Fame honoree and legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach and Travel Channel's Samantha Brown are keynote speakers. The weekend also includes some of the world's foremost travel experts including Pauline Frommer, editorial director of the Frommer Guides and publisher of Frommers.com; Tom Parsons, CEO of Bestfares.com. Attendees get the chance to hear inspiring travel stories, learn invaluable tips, ask questions, and take pictures with their favorite high-profile travel pros.

The show is indeed a global expo with exhibitors representing some of the world's most sought-after travel destinations. Representatives from the likes of Tahiti, St. Martin, China, Africa, and Jamaica are there to help visitors with invaluable insight into planning the trip of a lifetime.

And it's not just about international travel-there are US

exhibitors as well, including those from Palm Springs, Maui, San Antonio, and more. Guests can also take advantage of exclusive offers from show exhibitors, and they can win exciting trip giveaways.

Visitors can also experience family-friendly activities including scuba diving and rock climbing. The Global Beats Stage hosts talented dancers representing worldwide destinations, demonstrating and even teaching traditional dance moves.

For foodies, local chefs are teaching international cooking techniques and ethnic dishes (complete with samples) from on the Taste of Travel Stage.

"It's the only event that allows you to travel to Alaska, China, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico and Singapore without actually leaving Dallas, at least for now," states Unicomm

CEO John Golicz. "At the Dallas Travel & Adventure Show, our motto is 'Dream It. Plan It. Book It.' Our job is to inspire attendees to find a destination they never thought about visiting."

The 2014 Dallas Travel & Adventure Show will take place Saturday, October 25 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, October 26 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Dallas Convention Center. The event's National TV Media Sponsor is Travel Channel, Supporting Sponsor is Taiwan Tourism and Contributing Sponsor is Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department. Single day tickets are available for purchase online for $10 (use promo code: DAPR) or $15 at the door. Two-day tickets are $16 online (use promo code: DAPR) or $24 at the door. For tickets and more event information, please visit www.travelshows.com/dallas.

May God bless and keep you always…

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by James A. Washington

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"CASTLE" star TAMALA JONES joins Brain Aneurysm Foundation, releases PSA in suppor of September as Awareness Month

An Aneurysm Survivor, Jones featured on Neurology Now Cover in October Issue

Tamala Jones as Lanie Parish on the ABC hit drama "Castle", which returns forseason seven on Monday, September 29 at 10 p.m. / 9 p.m. central. SEASON 7 OF "CASTLE" AIRS ON ABC MONDAY, SEPT . 29 AT 10/9c WHO: Tamala Jones, who plays Dr. Lanie Parish on the ABC drama "Castle"; the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and Neurology Now MagazineWHAT: Jones, a Brain Aneurysm survivor, is now the spokesperson for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (www.bafound.org) and her first official act is a new PSA in support of September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. Jones is available for phone and on-camera

interviews to discuss the Brain, Aneurysms, mental health and season seven of "Castle". She will also speak to relative women's issues and domestic violence.

Women Physicians of Artemis Medical Society to Dallas VIP Business Networking Happy Hour Dallas/Fort Worth Independent Professionals Network (DFW IPN) will host a reception and business mixer to welcome and introduce the leaders of Artemis Medical Society and the "We Are Doc McStuffins Movement" to Dallas for the organization's inaugural conference, which will be held at the Westin Galleria September 26-28. The DFW-based Artemis Medical Society is a group of female women physician women of color looking to change the face of medicine.Thursday, September 25, 2014 6:00pm - 8:00 pm Queen of Sheba 14875 Inwood Road Addison, TX 75001 972.239.3290 * Complimentary buffet and giveaways BY INVITATION ONLY: RSVP (469) 226-7131

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Dear Alma: I am a 25-year-old man. I consider myself very nice and caring. I live with a woman I met in February of this year. Things do not seem to be working out. I feel that I have been giving all that I can give. It has not helped that some of my life goals did not happen this year. I wanted to go back and work on a Ph.D. in economics, but I can’t. I am finding it very difficult to leave this relationship because she’s pregnant. I believe that this child deserves two loving parents, but if I am not happy, the best thing for the child is not a marriage. I am an independent type of person. I feel that I have very little private time. I feel that I constantly have to be with her. Lately, I’ve been thinking I should end the relationship. I do want our baby, but I’m not sure

about the relationship. I wish I knew earlier what I know now. My best friend says I can’t leave while she’s pregnant. What do you think?–Signed, Not Ready

Hey, Not Ready: I don’t want to use this space to dump on you about being totally selfish, egotistical and abundantly self-absorbed because, in my opinion, you won’t get it, and what’s most important about your circumstances is your new baby.

You’re 25 years old and you live with a woman you met nine

months ago. What is that about? You mentioned wanting to go back and get your Ph.D. This leads me to assume you have acquired the prior degrees necessary to take that next step.

While absorbing all of this, I have come to the conclusion that you have “book smarts” down to a science. What you’re lacking is common sense. When one makes the decision to be in a committed relationship and live with that person, intimacy allows the possibility of a pregnancy. Is your book sense following me so far?

What leads you down the path of partnership is the decision that you want to spend the rest of your life with this person. That’s not what you did. You shacked up, hooked up and now she’s knocked up.Aha moment here: There’s a reason we

put the horse in front of the cart in real life and on a farm. You didn’t do that. You also didn’t mention “love” once in your submission. You said “I” so many times, I lost count. I’d suggest you spend time getting to know the person you decided to live with, who will become the mother of your child. Don’t focus so much on how she’s not the one for you. Learn to like her for who she is and the fact that the two of you will always be connected. I’m sure she has some great qualities; obviously you thought so, too, early on.

It is your responsibility to support her during this time, emotionally and financially. She didn’t do this alone. You were a willing participant who’s now changed his mind. You’ve come to the conclusion that she isn’t the one for you, and that’s fine. But you do owe it to her and your child to have the best friendship the two of you can create.

I agree with your friend: No, you can’t leave right now. You need to do what’s best for all three of you, not just you. Put on your big boy gloves and step up to the plate; prepared for game day. Prepare yourself to be the best father you could ever imagine. If it doesn’t come naturally in the form of common sense, buy a book–“Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge” by Etan Thomas is a good place to start.-

Alma

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AUSTIN – The Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) will host its 14th Annual Conference September 18-19, 2014 at Dallas’s Crowne Plaza Downtown (1015 Elm Street, Dallas, TX).

“Our theme this year – We’re Working Hard for You – aptly describes our organization’s approach to our mission,” said TAAACC Chairman Jim Wyatt. “We have taken the message of opportunity to each quadrant of our state on behalf of Texas’ nearly 200,000 Black businesses. This year’s conference program will both highlight our successes and prepare attendees for the challenges ahead.”

Among conference highlights this year is the “Texas Economic Forecast,” delivered by Washington, DC-based economist William Cunningham.

“William compiled his forecast for us last year and his presentation was one of the biggest hits of last year’s conference,” said Wyatt. “We are certainly looking forward to see and hear

what his projections will mean for Black-owned businesses in Texas. He is truly a remarkably talented professional, and his insights on both the economy and the use of crowdfunding as a tool for capital development are on the cutting edge. His presentation alone would make attendance at the conference a great investment!”

A significant addition to this year’s conference is the addition of the Governor’s Small Business Forum.

“We truly believe that this is a tremendous testimony to the TAAACC’s reputation as an effective advocate for businesses in our state,” Wyatt noted. “The Governor’s Office of Small Business Development has committed to partnering with us in our efforts to improve opportunities for our state’s growing number of Black-owned businesses. We are certain that the Small Business Forum -- coupled with the presence of nearly 50 state agency procurement professionals -- will result in increased business opportunities.”

Other conference panels will cover healthcare, public sector contracting opportunities, opportunities in the energy sector, access to capital, positioning your business for success and a snapshot of the upcoming 84th Texas Legislature featuring key North Texas state representatives.

“This year’s conference will feature another historic first,” according to Wyatt. “TAAACC has joined its efforts to the University of Texas Center for Black Business History, and this year we will host the first induction into the Texas Black Business Hall of Fame since 2003. In collaboration with Center director Dr. Juliet E.K. Walker, TAAACC has also created the Legacy of Excellence Award to recognize significant contributions to the growth and development of Black-owned businesses in Texas.

“We’re saving the best for last,” Wyatt said. “Make sure you make plans to attend our awards gala on Friday evening to see the absolute best in Texas Black business.”

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September 19 Davis Campaign to Hold Debate Watch Parties Across

the StateFORT WORTH - This Friday, Wendy Davis supporters will be coming together at more than 100 parties across Texas to watch the debate between Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott. Davis and Abbott will be

debating in Edinburg for the "rst of two gubernatorial debates in advance of November's

election.The watch party is open to the media.

WHO: State Senator Royce West, State Representative Helen Giddings

WHERE: University of North Texas at DallasFounders Hall

7300 University Hills Blvd Dallas, TX 75241 WHEN: 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT

September 20Hair Day in Grand Prairie! Cookout style!

3 p.m. - 8 p.m.3505 Gilbert Rd. Grand Prairie, Texas

Admission: Bring potluck dish/drinks or $10*******

Come learn how to buy real estateBlack Academy of Arts and Letters

Speaker - J GainsCost $197 Call 972-379-9052 for info

**********From 11 to 1 join former Oakland Raiders and

Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Brown and his wife Sherice as they host "His & Hers.... Navigating Your Health Together". They will also host a fun time of playing "The Not-So Newlywed" game! It's all free!

Free screenings, massages, gifts, cooking demos and dance lessons. Just register by calling 214-947-0000!

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Ugandan President H. E. Yoweri K. Museveni to visit Dallas

While on his way to the

2014 UN General

Assembly Meeting in New York, Ugandan President H.E. Yoweri K. Museveni plans to stop in Dallas for a 2-day visit.

He would like to meet with the Dallas business community to speak about the new Uganda, the Preferred Investment Destination in East Africa.

Event Date: Saturday - Sept. 20 at 5:00 p.m. Sunday - Sept. 21 at 8:00 p.m.

Location: Four Season Resort Hotel & Club in Las Colinas

4150 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, Texas 75038************

THE GREAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST!!!!Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee and Orange Juice

8am-10amPlace: Applebee’s @ FM 1382 in Cedar Hill

Price: $10Join the North Texas Inter-Alumni Council for a great

breakfast for a wonderful cause. Proceeds bene"tting the

United Negro College Fund (UNCF).Invite all your friends and family, because everyone

LOVES PANCAKES!

The District 9 Commission has set a meeting in each trustee district to listen to the concerns of all

patrons. District 9 Meeting will be held Saturday , September 20, 2014 at James Madison High School, 3000 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas Texas 75215,

and 9:00 -11:00 AM.****

Join James and Valder Beebe for Out to Lunch!As they celebrate Valder’s Takeover Magazine cover!

2:00 pmLocation: Amberjax Fish Market Grille

(469-513-9088)3011 Gulden Ln #107, Dallas, TX 75212 (New Trinity

Groves restaurant row)Takeover Magazine the fastest growing Hip Hop

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September 22Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce 2014 Chamber Golf Tournament

from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM CDTThe Golf Club of Dallas

2200 W. Redbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75232

September 23Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Tuesday,

11:30a.m. at the MLK Recreation Center.

Dr. Eduardo Moralez, an expert in Mexican- American

history, will be speaking on the importance of National Hispanic Heritage month and its relevance

in today’s society. There will be a special performance by the Anita N. Martinez Ballet

Folklorico dancers. Local Dallas artist, Iris Candelaria, will have Latin- inspired artwork on display during

this event.

Lunch will be served immediately after the program.

Fall Warrant Roundup will begin Sept. 23 in Dallas; Officers will arrest persons with outstanding

warrants The Dallas City Marshal’s Office and Dallas Police Department will cooperate in an effort to arrest persons with City of Dallas warrants. Officers will arrest people with unpaid traffic and non-traffic

citations and warrants pending before their respective courts.

Persons with outstanding citations in the City of Dallas may avoid arrest and vehicle registration

holds by paying in person at 2014 Main Street, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (wheelchair access is at 2014 Main

Street).

********CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

Toastmasters International Circle of Excellence OPEN HOUSE

from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM CDTOriginal Pancake House

1505 William D. Tate Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051

September 25Trinity Basin Preparatory: Sept. 25

Ribbon Cutting will be held on Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 pm at 808 N. Ewing Ave. Dallas, TX 75203. Join the the Trinity Titans for the ground breaking

on a new state-of-the-art 78,000 square foot elementary and middle school in north Oak Cliff

(corner of Jefferson and Eighth St,). The new school will open for the 2015-2016 school year and will

serve students in grades third through eighth. The mission at Trinity Basin Prep is to inspire every student to do more, expect more, and be more.

******NPHC TARRANT COUNTY PRESENTS..

SCANDAL WATCH PARTYfrom 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

WHERE: Studio Movie Grill, 225 Merchants Row, Arlington, TX 76018

Attire: Greek Casual. The proceeds from the event will go towards our

Greek Bowl For Kids Sake team hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Tickets are $10 Presale and $15 at the door

September 26

The Dallas Alumni Chapter of Prairie View A&M University 19th Annual Athletic Scholarship and

Stadium Gala, which will be held on at 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott City Center Hotel-Downtown Dallas (650

North Pearl Street).For additional information, please contact Publicity

Chair, Harris D. Brown at 214.421.5200 or via e-mail at or contact Gala General Chair, Kimberly Runnels at Dallas PV Alumni Chapter,

P.O. Box 397508, Dallas, Texas 75339 or call 214-537-6442 or 214.337.1845.

September 27STATE FAIR CLASSIC

Grambling v. Prairie View A&M

Cotton Bowl4p.m.

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The Inspiring Body of Christ Church will host an IBOC Job Challenge on Saturday, September 27th from

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employers to participate in our IBOC Job Challenge. Our intended goal is to help rebuild lives

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"A Taste of Africa" Sponsored by All African Coalition DFW(AACDFW),

Carolyn Davis, Regina Onyebie, Businesses, African Organizations, Promotional Groups.

Time: 10am-6pmWhere: William Blair Park 3000

Municipal Street Dallas, Texas 75215

Adult Games: Soccer,

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Children Games: Bounce Houses, Buffalo Soldiers, Horse Riding.

Free sample foods from "different" Continental African & Diaspora Africans

Vendor Booths (for small price)

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Garland's annual Healthy Living Expo provides a day full of opportunities to learn about living a healthy,

safe and efficient lifestyle- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd

Soulful Classic // Grambling vs. PVAMU // Ultimate Alumni Event

Music Conductors: DJ's Phil/GSU | Cruize Control/PVAMU | Freeze/JSU

Special Guest: Ty Walker/PVAMU Alumni/ Movie Producer- Carter High the Movie

Park Tavern @ Shops at Park Lane8166 Park Lane-Dallas TX

September 28Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®

3rd Annual Walk @ 9:00 a.m. Location: Diamond Doctor, 8127 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75225

During the 10:45 worship service at St. Paul UMC, located

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will be the speaker

October 1"Let's Talk Business"

Parkland Health & Hospital System - Supplier Diversity

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CDT)Kessler Park Conference Room - Cityville

2222 Medical District Dr, Suite 210 Dallas, TX 75235 Must RSVP to attend the session by Monday,

September 29th or until all spaces have been "lled.

October 2

October 4

Irving Black Arts Council presents

40 Plus Record's Great Moments in Music Featuring the music of Leon "Hat Man" Clayton and

Blue Print. Event will be emceed by Stacie Valley.Special Guests: Jesse Thomas, Tillie M. Harris and

Ron Thomas (former Road Manager for the Legendary Johnnie Taylor).

Irving Arts Center ~ Dupree Theater 3333 N. MacArthur, Irving, TXSaturday, October 04, 2014 - 7PM

Admission: $20 Advance; $25 Day of ShowBox Office: 972-252-2787

For more information on IBAC and upcoming programs

call (214) 993-8444 or visit www.irvingblackarts.com

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13th annual Sister to Sister 5K Run/Walk and Fitness Festival - Cedar Hill Rec Center 310 East Parkerville

Road, Cedar Hill.

Peruvian Gold: Ancient Treasures Unearthed comes to the Irving Arts Center October 4 - December 31

October 6The 21st Annual Putt for a Purpose Golf Tournament

presented by Skechers GO GOLF will be held on October 6th at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. The

tournament includes golf contests, raffles, a live auction, and the chance to win amazing prizes. Funds

raised through the golf tournament support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA)

mission-driven programs across North Texas.

October 9

Dallas Women's Foundation29th Annual Luncheon presented by U.S. Trust

Featuring business woman and philanthropist, Tory Burch

Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom11:00 am - Registration

11:30 am - LuncheonComplimentary valet and self-park

October 14Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Business &

Economic Development Committee Presentation by the DFW MSDC.

6:30pm The Dallas/Ft. Worth Minority Supplier Development

Council 8828 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 550, 5th Floor, Dallas,

TX 75247.

October 15-1816TH Annual African Economic Forum

Sponsored by the African Chamber of Commerce-DFW

October 18

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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot

GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate

D’LYTE & 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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Welcome Home Ambassador

Ron Kirk!p.7

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By Patrice J. [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

oversee the The FieldResearch Team whichunderwent 80 hours of

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

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

See ROAD, page 19

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

“OVER THREE TO

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ARE CHANGES IN

CONDITIONS AND

WEWANT TO KNOW

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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

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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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