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McKinney author addresses turmoil among God’s people
By Tonya Whitaker problem with her actions. “I still did it because God tles and losing the war.’ This
NDG Staff Writer “He calls us to be ambas- called me to do it. The devil is my attempt to obey the
McKinney native Jo- was trying to use people I voice of the Holy Spirit,”
veeta Seals was once the talk knew to bring me down. The Seals adds.
of the town. Approximately devil will use the spiritually Stories like these com-
20 years ago, she received immature to block your pelled Seals to write her first
the calling to bring the progress. You cannot let book, Friendly Fire: Fight-
unchurched to Christ by or- friendly fire deter you from ing in the Battle and Losing
ganizing a youth choir. To what you have to do.” The War. The author said too The Congressional Black Caucus work to keep
the normal eye, her mission “As I was praying one often Christians – regardless the issues of African American in the forefront.
should have earned applauds. Joveeta Seals day in the spirit I heard these of denomination – get too
See ANNIVERSARY, Page 9
However, some of her own words, ‘Tell my people they
Christian warriors had a sadors in Christ,” Seals said. are fighting in the wrong bat- See turmoil, Page 12
New Boyz release
Local churches reach out second album
For more information see pg. 10
via social media www.northdallasgazette.com
By Stephanie Ward
NDG Special Contributor
that it could get in the way of
authentic relationships.
thought that social media
would be an avenue that the TAR
Y Consumer
Social media has made Larry Williams, pastor of Lord would approve of.”
M
EN Financial Protection
Bureau under assault
its way into the local pulpits Dallas Ave. church of Christ, Currently, most of the people M
with pastors twittering, is new to social media but on his Facebook page are CO
friending, posting and blog- can see where the possibili- members of his small south
ging. Some see Facebook ties are limitless. So far, he Dallas congregation. He find out how to win By Charlene Crowell sumers from the types of
and other social media sites spends about one hour a uses social media to share in- Less than a year ago, abusive, unfair lending
as the new mission field week managing his 90-friend formation to members who
a free Amtrak ticket at
President Barack Obama practices that sparked the
while others look on with Facebook page. facebook.com/ signed into law the bipar- current financial crisis.
guarded optimism saying “When I started, I See SociAl, Page 4 NorthdallasGazette tisan Dodd-Frank Wall Now, as the new
Street Reform and Con- agency prepares to begin
sumer Protection Act. The operating this July, some
Ford says 2010 goal was exceeded for Consumer Financial Pro- on Capitol Hill are work-
spending with minority, women businesses
tection Bureau (CFPB), a ing to undermine it. The
cornerstone of this historic House and Senate are con-
Ford Motor Company The increase from $2.7 In addition, Ford's tier- commitment to develop- law, was created to sidering a variety of bills
announced today that it billion in 2009 reflects one suppliers spent $1.29 ing and growing a diverse streamline financial con- that together would funda-
exceeded its supplier di- higher vehicle production billion with tier-two mi- supply base," said Tony sumer protection regula- mentally weaken the in-
versity sourcing goals by volumes, expanded sourc- nority- and women-owned tions and prevent financial tegrity and independence
Brown, group vice presi-
purchasing $4.1 billion in ing to existing suppliers businesses in 2010, an in- crises like the Great Re- of the CFPB. These bills
dent, Global Purchasing.
goods and services from and the addition of several crease from $1.02 billion cession from recurring. would do the following:
"These companies offer a CFPB is a single new • Allow bank regula-
its tier-one minority- and new minority- and in 2009. wealth of innovation, and
women-owned business women-owned busi- "Ford Motor Company agency whose sole pur- tors the ability to veto the
enterprises in 2010. nesses. takes very seriously its See ford, Page 5 pose is to protect con- See ASSAult, Page 3
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People In The News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Op/Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Career Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Deborah Owens Delia Jasso Coquese Washington
Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16
Sister Tarpley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 See Page 2
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Deborah Owens ical they create a purse of
their own. The journey to
* What every women can
do to break the patterns that
Your Way to Wealth. Owens is
a former Vice President at Fi-
How did five women pay featured along with the financial freedom is a lot sabotage financial success. delity Investments. She is a
off $30,000 in debt and jump- Women of Purseistence, one easier when someone you * What women can do twenty-year veteran of the fi-
start their savings in less than of the Purse Groups inspired know and trust is taking right now to find the money to nancial services industry and
a year? Their inspiring story is by Owens' effort to teach the trip with you. " save and invest a sought after speaker who
featured on a national news women how to build wealth. Owens would be de- The Purse Groups are has spoken to more than
segment and told in the May Learn how Deborah's 7 lighted to show your tracked and supported by an 100,000 people. Owens is on
issue of Essence Magazine. Wealthy Habits, taken from viewers how to form their online community. Women a mission to help people of all
Essence joins the growing her latest book A Purse of own Purse Group, and can can log onto the http://apurse- incomes build wealth. Her Fi-
list of publications to profile Your Own by Simon and discuss: ofyourown.com the Purse nancial Fitness column ap-
author and wealth coach Deb- Schuster, are transforming * Why African Amer- Community website, share pears in Cents Magazine, an
orah Owens and her dynamic women's lives as they form ican women must trade in their experiences on the road American Airlines publica-
campaign to empower one Purse Groups and take control their counterfeit purses to financial freedom, and get tion. Owens has also been fea-
million women with financial of their finances. "Purse that have less than $2 in smart money advice from tured on CNN, ABC, The
literacy. Groups of five to ten women Owens. "Nine out of ten net worth Owens. Washington Post and Shape
The Baltimore based work because each step of the women are going to be re- * How they can use their Deborah Owens is also Magazine. For more informa-
radio talk show host and way these women are holding sponsible for their own fi- shopping prowess to fill up the author of Confident In- tion visit www.debora-
sought after public speaker is each other accountable," says nances which is why it is crit- their purses and build wealth vesting and Nickel and Dime howens.com
Delia Jasso • Wanda R. Brice,
chief executive officer
Established in 1978 by
the Women’s Center of Dal-
chaired by Brenda Jack-
son (’91 recipient),
Advisors and others. To
view list of all sponsor, visit
The Women's Museum: emeritus, The Women’s las, the Maura pays tribute ONCOR, and Kelli w w w. t h e w o m e n s m u -
An Institute for the Future, Museum: An Institute for to those who have made Rod, TXU Energy. Pro- seum.org/maura.
announces the recipients of the Future significant contributions to ceeds will benefit the The Women’s Museum,
the 34st Annual Maura • Phyllis Farragut, improving the lives of mission of The in association with the
Women Helping Women president & chief executive women and girls in the Dal- Women's Museum. Ta- Smithsonian Institution, is
Award. This year, the Mu- officer, Admiral Communi- las/Fort Worth area. This is bles and individual tick- the nation’s only compre-
seum is proud to name cations the fifth year the Museum is ets available, call 214- hensive women’s history
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many amazing candidates, City Council District 1 mony. formation. lives of American women
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and girls in the community. founder and president, this meaningful award— evening event include: The Women's Museum is
The 2011 Maura recipi- Heartfelt International Min- and the driven, talented Al G. Hill, The Alinda supported, in part, by the
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celebrate these special North Texas Food Bank community and internation- ways we can all give back AT&T, Henry's Daughter's Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.
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www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed
National Solution to Black High School Dropouts
Founded 1991
By Dr. Benjamin F. state of being that cannot be those forces of oppression The rise of online education
.com
Chavis, Jr. changed. There are solu- and repression. We kept from K-12 to post-sec-
(NNPA) For the last tions to this problem. our faith in God and in our ondary undergraduate to
P. O. Box 763866 • Dallas, Texas 75376-3866 several years there has been Brother Malcolm X re- own abilities to participate graduate school has seen to
Phone: 972-516-4191 an endless stream of nega- minded all of us that in life in the development and im- many new and effective ed-
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tive reporting about the you are either going to be plementation of “move- ucational alternatives that
growing and persistent part of the problem or part ment for change” organiz- have emerged in the United
A. Philip Randolph Award
For Excellence in Journalism
problems of the terrible rate of the solution to the prob- ing, mobilizing, and in the States as well as interna-
TPA of high school dropout rates lems that confront the daily institutional-building tionally. Education Online
for Black American stu- life circumstances of Black process so necessary to Services Corporation has
Publisher’s Office: dents across the United people in America and move our race and commu- gain invaluable experience
publisher@northdallasgazette.com States. Of course, it is al- throughout the world. nity forward. The Southern in helping Historically
ways important to focus on Recently, there was a Christian Leadership Con- Black Colleges and Univer-
the most critical problems related article in the Econo- ference (SCLC) and the Na- sities (HBCUs) enter suc-
Sales Department: that beset the quality of life mist magazine that typi- tional Association for the cessfully onto the online
opportunity@northdallasgazette.com of the African American cally described the problem Advancement of Colored degree program global mar-
community. Certainly, of the direct causative rela- People (NAACP) along ketplace. The Black Al-
Editorial Department: there is no greater challenge tionship between the high with countless Black liance for Educational Op-
than encouraging our young rate of Black unemploy- churches and other grass- tions (BAEO) continues to
editor@northdallasgazette.com sisters and brothers to stay ment and the high rate of roots organizations, includ- lead the way to encourage
in school to complete their Black high school dropouts. ing organized labor, helped Black parents and students
Online: high school education, and Among African Americans, to build and sustain a move- to explore and select the
to prepare for their life ca- 70% of those who have ment that irreversibly best educational options
www.twitter.com/NDGEditor reers by going on to finish dropped out of high school changed America for the available today to give stu-
www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette college and graduate school are also devastatingly un- better. dents from our communi-
or to enroll in some type of employed. But, the article Now today in 2011, we ties the best quality educa-
hands-on career training or in the Economist offered no must address today’s educa- tion inclusive of consider-
Website: to start their own businesses solutions. It painted, what tional problems and chal- ing charter schools and
www.NorthDallasGazette.com that may require special en- may appear to most of its lenges with that same kind other innovative educa-
trepreneurial internship and readers, a hopeless situation of fortitude, alternative in- tional models that have
mentorship. for Black high school stitutional-building, and re- proven to be effective in
But, to just keep de- dropouts. silience. The education of 2011.
StAff scribing and analyzing the
“problems” of Black Amer-
During my 50 years or
more in the Civil Rights
our children and young
adults, and in particular the
Thus, today through the
National Newspaper Pub-
Chairman Emeritus Editor ican high school dropouts Movement, we were always millions who have dropped lishers Association, Amer-
Jim Bochum Ruth Ferguson or pointing the fingers at confronted with sometimes out of high school during ica’s Black Press, I am an-
1933 – 2009 the internal and external life-threatening problems the last 10 to 20 years, is of nouncing a unique solution
Business Manager forces or contradictions that and challenges. But, we paramount concern. Dur- and my personal contribu-
Published By Lora Cormier plague the African Ameri- never let fear or hopeless- ing the last couple of years tion to make this solution
Minority Opportunity News, Inc. can community will do very ness determine our strate- I have been blessed to work available as an option for
Staff Writer little to change this situa- gies for progress and suc- directly with innovation in
Production tion. It is not a hopeless cess in the very face all the educational system. See droPoutS, Page 6
Sharon Jones-Scaife Tonya Whitaker
Special Projects Manager
edward Dewayne
Contributing Writer ASSAULT, continued from Page 1
Jackie Hardy
legislation if banks com- and other consumer advo- lenders, doesn’t the public ensuring that reforms re-
“Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr.
plain about cutting into fees cates and allies are urging deserve protection too? main strong and meaning-
Theater Critic
Religious/ and other revenue sources. Congress to reject the new It was not that long ago ful. The financial crisis has
Rick elina
Marketing Editor These are the same offices proposals. Recently, more that the financial services widened the racial wealth
Shirley Demus Tarpley that failed to provide the than 65 national and state industry dedicated billions gap and ongoing foreclo-
consumer protections in the organizations together ad- of dollars for efforts to deny sures are hitting minority
past and could have averted vised Congress that the the nation financial reform – communities the hardest.
the mortgage crisis; bills, “ignore the lessons more than any other indus- According to CRL’s re-
Advisory Board: Advisory Board • Remove the agency’s that have been learned about try lobbying expenditures search, over $350 billion in
John Dudley Committees: independent funding poten- the regulatory failures that over the past decade. That wealth has been lost to
Myrtle Hightower tially giving big bank lob- triggered a housing and eco- translates into $1.4 million a African-American and
Public Relations Planning
Fred Moses
and Implementation
byists the ability to ham- nomic crisis and caused ex- day and includes 1,726 reg- Latino communities.
Annie Dickson
Cecil Starks, CHAIRPERSON
string the CFPB through the traordinary pain for millions istered federal lobbyists Consumer protection
Cecil Starks annual Congressional ap- of Americans.” paid to woo 100 U.S. Sena- and bank safety should go
Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral propriations process; It would be wise for tors and 455 Members of hand in hand. Restoring this
Coty Rodriguez-Anderson John Dudley, CHAIRPERSON • Replace the single, Capitol Hill to heed these Congress, according to the balanced approach assures
B. J. Williams accountable director as the pro-consumer voices. Has Center for Responsive Poli- us a more safe and sound fi-
Program Policy Development
Denise Upchurch head of the agency with a Congress so soon forgotten tics. nancial system, and with it a
Annie Dickson, CHAIRPERSON
Barbara Simpkins, weaker five-person com- the reasons CFPB was cre- At best, the proposed more sustainable economy.
ADvISORY BOARD SeCReTARY
Quality Assurance mission - where no one in- ated? It was the absence of bills are premature, as the It’s time to allow the
Myrtle Hightower, CHAIRPERSON dividual would be responsi- consumer protections that agency will not even come CFPB to do its job.
Coty Rodriguez ble for the agency’s deci- led to millions of foreclo- into existence until July Charlene Crowell is the
North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility for sions; and sures and a public bailout of 2011. At worst, they are a Center for Responsible
unsolicited material and reserves the right to edit and • Delay implementa- the institutions that operated brazen attempt to preserve Lending’s communications
make appropriate revisions. tion of the Bureau when the with ill-advised practices privilege and profits for manager for state policy
The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority nation has waited long and only short-term profit large lenders at the expense and outreach. She can be
Opportunity News, was founded July, 1991, enough already! perspectives. After taxpayer of everyday citizens. reached at: Charlene.crow-
by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jones In response, the Center dollars bailed out taxpayer For communities of ell@responsiblelending.org
for Responsible Lending dollars bailed out these color, the stakes are high in
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Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com
Encouraging teens to wait
By Ryanne Persinger 19 year old girls. Latinos ac- In the Youth Risk Behav- Between 1991 and 2004, “It all factors in how this challenging environment
(NNPA) The statistics for counted for 15.4, African ior Survey taken by Char- teen births in North Carolina many of these teen mothers that we live in does anyone
babies born to teenage moth- Americans 7.7, and Whites lotte-Mecklenburg schools, cost taxpayers $5.2 billion. will end up on Medicaid, the really think it’s a good idea
ers is bleak. 3.8, according to the North 59.9 percent of African Nationally, it cost taxpayers increased likelihood that they for a 16-year-old or a 17-
According to the Na- Carolina State Center for may end up incarcerated or year-old to be mothers and
tional Campaign To Prevent Health Statistics. National Campaign to Prevent Teen that the teen mom or child fathers?”
Teen Pregnancy, a teen mom Finley said pregnancy and Unplanned Pregnancy could drop out of school. Television shows like
has less than a two percent prevention has to be a com- www.thenationalcampaign.org We, as community members, MTV’s “Teen Mom,” and
chance of getting a college munity effort, but starts with pay for it,” Finley said. “It “16 & Pregnant,” Albert said,
degree before age 30. family. Teen Health Connection creates communities of peo- present teenage pregnancy as
Children born to teen “It has to be something www.teenhealthconnection.org ple who are less likely to a cautionary tale as opposed
mothers are more likely to be that starts at home,” she said. prosper, even if they want to to a celebration.
abused or neglected, rely on “Parents are the ones that prosper.” “We commissioned a
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
public assistance and the par- children listen to first and Bill Albert, chief pro- public survey of teens last
ent is likely to struggle in most often. Teenagers them- Campaign of North Carolina gram officer at the NCPTUP, year and asked them if these
adulthood, according to the selves say they want to hear www.appcnc.org said it’s important for differ- shows glamorize teen preg-
Durham-based Adolescent from their parents about ent sectors to get involved. nancy,” Albert said. “It un-
Pregnancy Prevention Cam- being able to make healthy “If people want a work derscores the challenges of
paign of North Carolina. decisions.” Americans students have en- at least $9.1 billion a year, ac- force that is ready to work how hard it is to be a mother
“Ten percent of all the Preeti Matkins, medical gaged in intercourse. cording to the National Cam- they have to invest and help or father of an infant when
babies in Mecklenburg director at Charlotte’s Teen Finley, who has been in paign to Prevent Teen and keep an interest in them to you are a teenager.”
County are born to someone Health Connection, said 80 her profession for 16 years, Unplanned Pregnancy, an or- stay in school,” Albert says. Most importantly, Albert
under the age of 20,” said percent of parents told their says some youth report trying ganization which works to “That will help bring down says, having open dialogue
Elizabeth Finley, director of children not to have sex, but to become pregnant. improve the well-being of costs and bring in healthier with teens about sex is a way
strategic communications of only 20 percent of them “If a young woman feels children, youth, and families babies.” to get through to them.
APPCNC. “That means that counseled kids on how to use like she’s not successful in by preventing unplanned and Meanwhile, Albert said “I think we need to en-
one in 10 babies start off with contraception. school, does not have a sense teen pregnancy. strides have been made in the courage teens to delay sexual
a serious disadvantage.” “Parents should focus on of goals or feels like her In 2004 alone in N.C.: crusade to lower teen preg- activity,” Albert said. “We
May is National Teen what you would like them to goals are unattainable or • $54 million went to nancy rates, which has de- also have to understand the
Pregnancy Prevention do as opposed to what you bleak she may not actively public health care (Medic- creased by 50 percent in the teenagers who are getting
Month, a period devoted to don’t want them to do and prevent pregnancy,” Finley aid); last two decades. pregnant are not using con-
focus attention on the causes why,” said Matkins, the di- said. “And, sometimes it’s • $36 million for child “We have had extraordi- traception and we need to en-
and consequences of adoles- rector of adolescent medicine not uncommon for a parent to welfare; narily progress over the last courage those teens who are
cent pregnancy, as well as so- at Levine’s Children’s Hospi- be OK with their child having • $61 million for incar- two decades,” Albert said. having sex to use contracep-
lutions to the problem. tal. “Like what other options a child.” ceration; “In this day and age and in tion consistently.”
Mecklenburg County’s there are. What does it mean When a teenager gives • $105 million in lost rev-
teen pregnancy rate in 2009 to love someone? What does birth, the whole community enue due to decreased earn-
was 56.4 for every 1,000 15- it mean to have a boyfriend?” bears the cost. ings and spending. A Terrible Thing Happens
When You Don't Advertise......
SOCIAL, continued from Page 1 Nothing!!!!
do not attend church regu- Dallas agrees and says social “It eliminates the per- “She calls me every day,”
larly. media has improved the qual- sonal touch or contact that he said. “We still have to con- North Dallas Gazette presents......
“I hope this is another ity of ministry and help move has been so successful in sider our older members in
way they can get a glimpse of the church's objectives for- reaching souls,” says Bishop whatever we do.” "Advertising and Public Relations
ward by enhancing communi- Davis. “The ministry of evan- One of the drawbacks to
God,” Williams adds.
According to recent study cation, connecting, and di- gelism is personal touch and a Facebook fan page is the in- Campaign Package"
completed by LifeWay Re- recting the call to action. interaction, and has been the ability to control the flow of
search nearly half (47 per- “We use it to reaching all auspices of what churches do the conversation, according
Design Specifically for Small Businesses
cent) of churches surveyed of our members and sending in the ministry of evangelism. to Pastor Jones. If you allow
use social media and social our review of bible study and The personal touch is what comments from all fans of the It's our "Gold Package"... that
networking as tools of en- message from Sunday ser- has made the difference in page, you cannot filter who will get those profits moving
gagement and interaction. mon out. We also post church grow.” can comment or be a part of in the right directions!!!
Facebook is the most popular events,” he said. The Temple In addition, he says, conversation. However if • Enhanced Community
among all social media sites. of Faith post sermon notes church growth stats prove deemed inappropriate page relations and visibility
Bishop DA Davis, of the and other information on that an existing relationship administrators can delete of- • Editorial Support (bio or
Intersection Church in DeS- Facebook for members un- creates a warm market. How- fensive content.
oto also uses social media available to attend Sunday ever with social media that Overall, pastors are en-
article publish on your
tools: Facebook, Twitter and service. personal contact is missing in couraged by the opportunities business)
YouTube. In addition, he uses Pastor Jones says his physical form but it still can that Facebook, Twitter and • 6 consecutive weekly
e-mails and teleconferencing church did a feasibility study reach a person a least indi- other sites offer. They see so- print ad insertions
to connect with his congrega- and found that 70 percent of rectly. cial media as a way to con- (ad size:2c X 4" )
tion and others nationwide. its members where either on “The church counts on nected with members amidst
“We use social media to internet, using social media the direct approach,” Pastor busy schedules and spread Cost/Investment?
broadcast seminars and work- or had a smart phone. Jones said. the gospel easy and effortless.
shops. This is a part of our “We use it to keep people Pastor Jones indicated his An additional advantage is
Call our sales office today to find out.
strategy to attract others to involved and to extend our older members are often left the fact it does take much We have Adverting packages for
our church. We hope that as reach by creating a virtual fel- out of the move to social money or manpower to im- entrepreneurs starting as low as
they interact with us, they lowship.” media. Some of their older plement or use it these tools 30.00 per week.
will be more inclined to come While many churches members are not technologi- “People will go to your
and visit our church,” Bishop have found ways to use Face- cally literate. But he laughs web site or Facebook page Call or email us today:
Davis shares. book, and Twitter as the vir- about a 100 year-old member before they enter your doors.
Pastor Fred L. Jones of tual missions’ field, some that has seven numbers in her Social media has changed the 972-509-9049
Christian Chapel "Temple of pastors say there are draw- cell phone and his being one way people look at church email: marketing@northdallasgazette.com
Faith" CME Church in north backs. of them. business,” said Pastor Jones.
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www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community News
Federal Grand Jury returns Urban League job fair
multiple indictments in Plano Last year, 3,000 people
participated in the Urban
League of Greater Dallas Job
More than 50 companies
including Enterprise, Magic
Workforce, DART and
dressed in business attire.
Dress code will be strictly en-
forced.
A federal grand jury re- years in federal prison. This ICE/HSI and prosecuted by
Fair and Career Symposium Adecco, representing high de- Workshops will be held
turned multiple indictments case is being investigated Assistant U.S. Attorney and 10 percent were hired in a mand industries, will accept on Wednesday, June 22 at the
this week charging individ- by the DEA and prosecuted James E. Peacock. variety of jobs. Our efforts resumes, applications and Urban League of Greater Dal-
uals with separate federal by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ernesto Linares-Rami- will work for you. conduct interviews. Positions las, 4315 S. Lancaster Road
crimes in the Eastern Dis- Maureen Smith. rez, 31, of Mexico, has been On Thursday, June 23, that are available include in- on interviewing tips, internet
trict of Texas announced Rodricus Rogers, 28, of indicted for being an alien 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 formation technology, sales job search, resume writing,
U.S. Attorney John M. Dallas, has been indicted unlawfully present in the p.m., the Urban League is Re- and marketing, banking, ac- networking 101 and market-
Bales today. for possession of a firearm United States after having Employing Dallas and Fort counting and finance, manu- ing yourself in order to help
Michael John Klein, 66, during a drug trafficking been deported. If convicted, Worth at this year’s Job Fair facturing, construction, cleri- job applicants be better pre-
of Frisco, Texas, has been crime and being a felon in he faces up to 20 years in and Career Symposium. The cal, customer service, educa- pared for the Job Fair.
event will be held at the Texas tion and healthcare. For more information,
indicted for bank fraud. If possession of a firearm. If federal prison and deporta-
Discovery Gardens at Fair Applicant must be 18 call the Urban League Em-
convicted, he faces up to 30 convicted, he faces up to 15 tion. This case is being in- Park, 3601 Martin Luther years or older, be well ployment Department at (214)
years in federal prison. This years in federal prison. This vestigated by ICE/HSI and King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas 75210. groomed and professional and 915-4600.
case is being investigated case is being investigated prosecuted by Assistant
by the FBI and the IRS and
prosecuted by Assistant
by the DEA and prosecuted
by Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Miriam E.
Rea. Commuters Shift Gears
U.S. Attorney Richard J. Maureen Smith. Raul Aaron Salcido- With gasoline prices hov- cars make it easy to roll bicy- The T and North Texas Clean
Johnson. Cristoval Cervantes, 53, Rubio, 26, of Mexico, has ering near $4 per gallon in the cles onto the train and feature Air Coalition will welcome
Felipe DeJesus Garcia, of Irving, Texas, has been been indicted for being an Dallas-Fort Worth area, 39 more standing room, as well bicyclists to the Fort Worth
29, of Rowlett, Texas; Ar- indicted for being involved alien unlawfully present in percent higher than this time as hooks made especially for Intermodal Transportation
last year, North Texans have stowing bicycles while riding. Center where free bicycle in-
mando Valencia-Hernan- in a money laundering con- the United States after hav- spections and refreshments
dez, 33, of Plano, Texas; spiracy and for being an ing been deported. If con- one more reason pedaling To get ready for Bike to will be available. The Fort
and Vimal Patel, 27, of alien unlawfully present in victed, he faces up to 20 pays. Work Day, staff from DART, Worth Police Bike Patrol,
Lewisville, Texas, have the United States after hav- years in federal prison and National Bike to Work The T, NCTCOG and the MedStar Bicycle Response
been indicted for being in- ing been deported. If con- deportation. This case is Week culminates May 20, and North Texas Clean Air Coali- Team and city, county and
volved in a conspiracy to victed, he faces up to 20 being investigated by North Texans will join others tion will gather with bicyclists business employees will be at
across the nation reaping the and TRE riders at CentrePort the event, which also includes
possess with intent to dis- years in federal prison and ICE/HSI and prosecuted by a community-leaders news
tribute heroin. If convicted, deportation. This case is Assistant U.S. Attorney financial, health and environ- on Thursday morning begin-
mental benefits of bicycling to ning at 6:30 a.m. REI will briefing.
they each face up to 40 being investigated by Richard J. Johnson. Bicycling burns calories
work. New trails and transit provide commuter apprecia- and saves fuel costs for indi-
options opened in the last year tion coffee and donuts.
FOrD, continued from Page 1 benefit the region and bicy-
clists. Additionally, several re-
On Bike to Work Day, See GEArS, Page 13
if we are to remain com-
petitive, it is imperative
nesses to empower com-
munities through eco-
viewing with minority-
and women-owned busi-
sources make it easy for North
Texans to get ready to ride Ex-offender
that we connect with the
best of the best. Not only
nomic development.
"Our suppliers are of
nesses that will provide in-
ternships and mentoring to
and track the benefits.
Information about trails discrimination
and potential routes is avail-
does this strengthen our paramount importance to more than 20 students this
able from NCTCOG at
supply network, it creates our success as a company summer. www.dfwmaps.com. Other
jobs and economic growth and in serving our diverse "This is an opportunity online mapping websites also
for the communities that customer base," said Carla to match some of the best offer bicycling and walking
we serve." Traci Preston, director, and brightest high school directions. North Texans can
The $4.1 billion spent Supplier Diversity Devel- juniors and seniors thro- combine transit and bicycling
in 2010 surpasses Ford's opment. "At Ford, we are ughout Metro Detroit with to go even farther. Bicycles
annual goal of sourcing strongly committed to minority- and women- are allowed on Dallas Area
more than 10 percent of its maintaining qualified and owned companies," said Rapid Transit buses and
U.S. production and non- certified minority - and Preston. "These students trains, the Trinity Railway Ex-
production business with women-owned busi- represent the next genera- press, Fort Worth Transporta-
tion Authority (The T) buses
diverse suppliers. nesses." tion of diverse business
and Denton County Trans-
Ford's Supplier Diver- Developing the next leaders who have the po-
portation Authority Com-
sity Development program generation of diverse busi- tential to significantly im- muter Express buses. When
represents a commitment ness leaders is an impor- pact the future of our state, the A-train service begins in
to providing a broad range tant part of a healthy, di- nation and the global June, bicycle racks will be Judge Greg Mathis
of supplier opportunities verse supplier network. economy." available at each station as
and resources. Ford under- As part of this week's well as inside A-train vehi- By Judge Greg Mathis more than 65 million Amer-
stands the value of ensur- Michigan Minority Pro- cles. DART’s low-floor rail When pundits discuss icans with some sort of
America's still too high un- criminal past who have a
ing that its suppliers repre- curement Conference at
employment rate, they usu- hard time finding work.
sent all segments of the Cobo Conference Center
ally tell stories of individu- We need to talk about
business community, and in Detroit, Ford and the als with impressive work this population more often
mirror those communities Michigan Minority Sup- histories and college de- and come up with solutions
in which it does business. plier Development Coun- grees who are having a hard to help them secure em-
Ford's Supplier Diversity cil (MMSDC) are sponsor- time finding a job after ployment. The reality is that
Development Office wo- ing the MMSDC Ford Di- being downsized. Or, they more and more people with
rks with business leaders, versity Internship Pro- relate tales of former manu- criminal histories are trying
trade associations and gram. More than 70 high facturing employees lost in to enter the work force but
community-based organi- school juniors and seniors our new, more tech-driven failed background checks
zations that represent the from schools throughout economy. Rarely does any-
interests of diverse busi- Metro Detroit are inter- one share the plight of the See diScrimiNAtioN, Page 6
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Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com
Are Freedom rider seeds bearing fruit?
By Julianne Malveaux attack in Birmingham. changed history. were middle-aged, making unequal treatment in the generation college students
(NNPA) Fifty years ago Someone attempted to burn This month, there are the Freedom Rides a testi- criminal just-us system, a do not enjoy the parental or
this month, the Freedom or bomb the bus that trans- many celebrations of the mony to intergenerational rancid economy, a crum- community support that
Rides began. While the ported Freedom Riders. Freedom Riders, including activism and advocacy. bling infrastructure, a chal- first generation college stu-
Supreme Court ruled that As Freedom Riders be- a celebration at the new Are there many such exam- lenged environment, and dents enjoyed in the days
segregation in interstate came injured or delayed, Freedom Riders Museum ples today? What will it many other issues. Who of Freedom Rides. Then,
commerce, including bus often being denied hospi- in Montgomery, Alabama, take to galvanize people of will challenge this status college students were con-
terminals, was illegal, the talization for extreme in- and at a Freedom Riders conscience in this country? quo? sidered the proud fruit of
laws were not being en- juries, others kept coming, Reunion and Conference in Many suggest that the mass What are the fruits of their communities. Now,
forced. Because the law kept coming, kept coming. Jackson, Mississippi. incarceration of African the Freedom Rides? many are indifferent, even
failed to act, people of con- If they could get past Ala- There will be time for rem- Americans (see Michelle Thanks to Freedom Riders, hostile, to their achieve-
science, courage, and de- bama and make it to Mis- iniscing, reflecting, and re- Alexander’s book, The legal segregation crum- ment. We can’t expect
termination acted instead. sissippi, they were often connecting. From honors New Jim Crow) might gal- bled. In November 1961, young people to be Free-
Resistance to desegre- jailed in Jackson. Some bestowed on Congressman vanize people to act, but months after the beatings dom Riders unless we raise
gation was such that those were sent to the notori- John Lewis at the Joint the unfortunate fact is that in Anniston, Alabama, the them as Freedom Riders.
who got on buses risked ously brutal Parchman Center for Political and too many people are sim- federal government began But, we can’t raise them up
their lives. The Freedom prison, where they were Economic Studies Dinner ply indifferent to the plight to enforce a 1955 Interstate as Freedom Riders unless
Riders, who were both treated with notable inhu- in Washington, D.C., ear- of the incarcerated. Some Commerce Commission we are willing to challenge
African American and manity. But, they kept rid- lier this month, to an Oprah suggest that budget cuts Ruling, and a 1960 the status quo for freedom
White, were arrested and ing until the walls of segre- show featuring the Free- and economic despair Supreme Court ruling. ourselves.
attacked on the bus route. gation came tumbling dom Riders, to these cele- might galvanize people, One might argue that the Our society changed
Anniston, Alabama was an down. brations and reunions, the but too many are celebrat- sit-in movement and the because of the Freedom
especially violent site of at- Some of their names contribution of the Free- ing economic recovery, no Freedom Rides led to the Riders, and those Freedom
tack, where the local Klan are household words. Con- dom Riders will be recog- matter how spotty or un- March on Washington, the Rides represent the possi-
and other residents, some gressman John Lewis (D- nized, honored, celebrated. even, for there to be mass Voting Rights Act, and bility of social change.
still dressed in their GA), Dianne Nash, James It is notable that so action around economic is- other revolutionary When will we pick the fruit
church-going finest, were Farmer, Ruby Doris Smith, many of these Freedom sues. Fifty years ago, changes in our society. from the trees that our
allowed to beat Freedom Hank Thomas, Stokely Riders were quite young Freedom Riders were de- Why did we stop there? beloved Freedom Riders
Fighters without police in- Carmichael. Others are when they got on buses to termined to challenge the And, where are today’s planted?
terference. The plan less well known, but no risk their lives. What will status quo. Now the status Freedom Riders? Today’s Julianne Malveaux is
seemed to be that there less impactful. Their sheer young people risk their quo includes unequal edu- young people face as many President of Bennett Col-
would be an initial attack determination, and willing- lives for these days? Many cation, unequal treatment internal as external chal- lege for Women in Greens-
in Anniston, and a second ness to sacrifice, literally of the Freedom Riders in the labor market, and lenges. Too many first boro, North Carolina.
Juneteenth baskeball game DISCrIMINATION,
Glam’r House (Guys & 2:00 p.m. and tip-off is at 3:00 tertainment which includes an Lonzella Green, said. “I am continued from Page 5
Girls Learning Academic & p.m. entertaining half-time show. thrilled that K104 was able to
Moral Responsibility) and Glam‘r House and K104 Proceeds will be donated join us in helping make this keep thousands of people applied for.
K104 FM announced plans to will all come together in sup- to Glam'r House’s First Span- event a success”! from getting hired, some for We need more than
host a Charity Basketball port of the charity organization ish Literacy Program to offer All tickets for this event offenses that are decades old EEOC guidelines. There has
Game on Saturday, June 18. by promoting quality mentor- free Spanish classes to youth will be $7.00 general admis- and as minor as disorderly to be a conscious effort by the
The event will be held at Cedar ing programs and opportunities between the ages 8 and up. sion. conduct, drinking and having business community to weed
Valley Community College, for at risk youth. This exciting “Being able to contribute To purchase tickets, call too much fun in the street out practices that discriminate
3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lan- hoops event for charity boasts to the community is very im- the Glam’r House office at with friends. Some of those against ex-offenders. Most
caster, Texas, doors open at fun and affordable family en- portant to me,” Founder, (214) 394-3994. being denied work have never accept that some with a crim-
been convicted of a crime, inal past will not be able to
DrOPOUTS, continued from Page 3 only arrested.
Every year, more than
work in certain sectors; for
example, a child predator
those who may have cess to a high quality col- 700,000 people are released cannot work with children.
dropped out of high school, lege education. We will an- from state and federal pris- But there are countless other
for whatever reason, to be nounce the name of this ons: they all need to find positions this individual can
able to return to high school special and focused online work so that they may sup- hold that won't present a dan-
and to complete their high high school in the very near port themselves and their ger to society. Employers also
school education online and future. But, I wanted to let families, contribute to their need to understand that, just
receive an accredited high our readers know now that communities and to ensure because someone committed
school diploma together we are serious about pro- poverty, frustration and des- a crime once does not mean
with career training, job viding and participating in peration don't force them to they'll do it again. In fact, re-
placement, and college en- the “solution” process con- return to a life of crime. There search shows that the farther
trance incentives built into cerning this issue. We are are no federal laws that pro- back the crime occurred, the
this “High School Re-en- serious about institutional tect individuals with a crimi- less likely the offender will be
gagement Program.” That’s building and capacity- nal past from being discrimi- to repeat that mistake.
right, I am going establish building for the future. Ed-
nated against by employers. Current hiring practices
and run a national online ucation is the key to libera-
The Equal Employment Op- are locking millions out of the
high school expressly to re- tion and economic empow-
portunity Commission, how- work force. This discrimina-
claim, redeem, and encour- erment.
age the re-engagement of Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis ever, does suggest that em- tion not only hurts the indi-
Blacks and Latinos, in par- Jr. is Senior Advisor to the ployers take in account the viduals in question, it dam-
ticular, back to high school Black Alliance for educa- severity of the offense, the ages America's long-term
with the mission of high tional Options (BAeO) and amount of time that has economic health. We're losing
school completion together President of education On- passed since the crime was millions of workers and need
with career training, job line Services Corporation. committed and how the crime to help keep our country
placement, and a direct ac- relates to the position being moving forward.
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Football stars come out for grand opening
Steve Lossing, Scott West Bobbi Lewis, Megan Flowers, Abigail Klein, Sam Perkins, Tony Casillas, Charles Haley, Abigail Klein,
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Tall Supply Co., a concept Tony Casillas and Charles but will cater specifically and more, the microbrew-
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kicked off their grand Foundry Big & Tall Sup- ting inclusive of flat screen element while shopping
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Frisco location, one of the West and former Dallas ing. The stores will offer The Foundry Big and
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Community Calendar Visit www.NorthDallasGazette.com and click on Community Calendar for more events!
Ongoing successful small business. 1st rusty.dean@verizon.net. products and services in front month's event will be held at Prestonwood Baptist Church,
Collin County Black Thursday of each month at Complimentary refreshments of the potential attendees. It the Mayor's Office, 200 6801 West Park Blvd, Plano.
Chamber of Commerce, Christian Chapel Temple of will be available. Adults only. will demonstrate a stunning North Fifth Street. Info: 972- Info: 972-820-5000, preston-
CC-BCC General Meetings, Faith, 14120 Noel Rd., Dal- range of women’s products, 205-2471 or edattomo@gar- wood.org
2nd Thursday of every month las. Info @ 214-942-6698. Garland Chamber of Com- women’s fashion items, out- landtx.gov.
at 6:30pm. Call 469-424- merce 2nd Annual Business fits, shoes, bags, cosmetics, June 4
1020 or email: info@ How to start a business. to Business Ex-po Noon - accessories, household May 27 DeSoto Parks and Leisure
CCBlack Chamber.org for lo- Free sessions on getting 3:00 p.m.; 520 N. Glenbrook goods, interior designing
Comedian Sinbad will per- Services presents Creekfest
cation. started the right way. Ses- Dr., Garland, TX 75040 stuff and many other lifestyle
form at Centerstage at from 3 to 9 p.m. at the DeS-
sions held the last Monday of goods from across the world. Choctaw Casino in Durant, oto Amphitheater, 211 Pleas-
DFW Financially Empow- each month. Call The PLAN The event will also feature Okla. Tickets are $39.50 and
2011 Business to Business ant Run Road in DeSoto. 5
ered Women meet monthly Fund for details 214-942- beauty studio, cooking the- $75. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Expo will be held from noon Second Rule will perform at
for lunch or dinner and a fun, 6698. atre, entertainment stage, Show starts at 8 p.m. www.
- 3:00 p.m. at the Garland 4 p.m., Sons of God at 5:30
informative seminar on vari- tasting lounge, hair makeover choctawcasinos.com
Chamber of Commerce. p.m., Lil Cane at 5 p.m., Joe
ous financial topics. Info: stage, martini bar & nail bar,
Oak Cliff Cultural Center, King at 6:45 p.m. and Ha-
469-942-0809 or meeetup. fashion show, beauty lounge
223 West Jefferson Blvd. in Devin The Dude brings his vana NRG at 7:45 p.m.
com/378. Plano City Council will meet and holiday entertainment
Dallas, offers Tango classes show to Granada Theatre, www.ci.desoto.tx.us
with District 3 residents in a stage. http://www.dallas-
every Wed-nesday from 7:30 Plano Neighborhood womensexpo.com 3524 Greenville Ave. in Dal-
Group Business Seminars to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $10 per Roundtable discussion from las at 7 p.m. Individuals 21 June 11
at 4907 Spring Avenue, Dal- person or $15 per couple per 7 to 9 p.m. at the Plano Sports and older admitted. Tickets Home Buying Expo from 9
las, 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.; class. www.tangocanyen- May 21 - July 23 are $20. 214-824-9933.
Authority StarCenter, 6500 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Friend-
3rd Friday of the month guedallas.com Market Cooking Demon-
Preston Meadow. The meet- ship West Baptist Church,
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for strations at Dallas Farmer’s
ing is focused on District 3; Culinary demo with wine 2020 West Wheatland Road,
those interested in starting Market 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The Art Centre Theatre, however, all Plano residents pairing at Cityfest Arts Dallas. Info: 214- 819 6060
your own business, it is a 5220 Village Creek Drive in are welcome to participate. hosted by Regional Execu- or email HLCC@dallas-
Brown Bag Lunch with Free Plano, will hold auditions for May 21 – 22 tive Chef David F. Holben of county.org for more informa-
Parking its summer productions. My Chemical Romance is Del Frisco’s Double Eagle tion.
May 20
Seussical on May 7 and May playing at the House of Steak House serving Barbe-
UTD Spring Lecture Series:
No Limit Network Business 14; Into the Woods on May Blues. cue Spice Rub Chicken with June 18
“Helping Adolescents Use
Networking Lunch 1st 21 and May 28 and 13 on Mango Mojito Chutney and
Electronic Co-mmunication Urban League of Greater
Thursday at 1 pm in Plano June 11 and June 18. All au- May 22 wine pairing: Robert Mon-
for Good” Dr. Marion Un- Dallas 2011 Women’s
Must RSVP at www.TheNo- ditions will take place from 9 davi Private Select Chardon-
derwood. Arts District Chorale Season, Health Expo. The event,
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Broken Boundaries and An- which works in partnership
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May 20-May 21 cient Lands: An American with National HIV Testing
mer dances for young chil-
Quilt, SMU’s Perkins Day, will be held at South-
The National Business dren. www.artcentretheatre. The Black Academy of Arts May 31
Chapel. Info: artsdis- west Center Mall, 3663 W.
Women Enterprise Net- com and Letters will host A
trictchorale.org. This Memorial Day holiday Camp Wisdom in Dallas
work (NBWEN) Learning Handsome Woman Retreat
escape the summer heat by from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Over Lunch Series: 4th Sat- May 18 starring Kim Wayans as part
May 24 heading over to Buttons
urdays, 11am-1pm, ReMark- of its Dress Performance
Wanderlust Yoga In The City Restaurant to enjoy the “But- June 23
able Affairs Cafe, 2727 LBJ Theatre Series on Friday and Dallas City Wide Health
celebrates the modern day tons, Blues & Barbeque”
Fwy., Suite 140, Dallas. $20 Saturday at 8:15 p.m. at the Fair at Dallas City Hall, 6th From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
culture of yoga, Wanderlust dinner. Beginning at 5 p.m.,
for members; $35 for non- Clarence Muse Theatre in the Fl Flag Room from 9 a.m. – 2 the Urban League is Re-em-
will be making its stop at this celebratory dinner will
members, $5 off for early Dallas Convention Center at p.m. ploying Dallas and Fort
YITC: Annette Strauss Artist feature a variety of Chef
bird registration. www.nb- the corner of Canton and Worth at this year’s Job Fair
Square at 5:00 p.m. to rock Keith “Buttons” Hicks bar-
wenorg .ning.com. Akard streets. Admission is May 26 and Career Symposium.
out with the burgeoning local beque classics including
$15. www.tbaal.org The event will be held at the
yoga and wellness commu- McKinney ISD and the Care smoked brisket, smoked
Texas Discovery Gardens at
North Dallas Texas Demo- nity—benefiting Off the Mat Van will offer free immu- chicken, smoked sausage and
May 21 Fair Park, 3601 Martin
cratic Women Regular Me- Into the World. Event is free nizations for infants to 18 pork ribs, as well as his fa-
Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas.
etings 4th Thursday, 6:45 with registration at Dallas Free to Breathe® 5K year olds from 5 to 7 p.m. at mous potato salad, deviled
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Preston Rd (between Forest tration begins at Oak Point McKinney. Child must be ac- sounds of Texas Blues music August 20
& Royal Lanes). May 19 Park and Nature Preserve lo- companied by parent or will set the mood for the AnyEvent Event Planning
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range from $15 - $25, info at sary for immunizations and UTA, 701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Latino Cultural Center On a Whodunit mystery theater reservations, please call the
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the second Saturday of every fundraiser at the Carrollton restaurants directly or vis- 3:00 p.m. Info: Teri Robinson
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www.NorthDallasGazette.com Cover Story
Congressional Black Caucus
celebrates 40th anniversary
By Ofield Dukes Diggs,” how Diggs began tions firm out of the sum of money at
(NNPA) This year marks organizing the CBC by es- National Press build- that time. But at
the 40th anniversary of the tablishing a Democratic Se- ing when Rep. Diggs the dinner, there
Congressional Black Caucus lect Committee in l969. She called me out of great was an over-
(CBC). quoted Rep. Diggs as say- concern for White whelming crowd.
The contributions of ing: “They did not call me. and even Black per- The hotel ball-
CBC members in ushering a I am the one who called ceptions associating room had a capac-
new era of Black political them. I am the guy that the newly formed ity of 2, 400, 10
empowerment are enor- called the meetings.” Congressional Black persons at 24 ta-
mous. Unfortunately, these Added Diggs, according Caucus with the bles. However,
history-making legislative to Ms. DuBose, “I deliber- Black power move- there were 2,800
accomplishments of Black ately did not come in there ment. excited people
members of the U.S. Con- Pharaoh-style. I wanted Diggs and I dis- squeezed into the
gress are not as well known things to come up through cussed a strategy of ballroom, a stand-
by their constituents and the the group to set the pattern my firm convening a ing room only
new generation of young about what they wanted to press conference at crowd.
Black Americans as they do.” the National Press We had an
should be. In addition to a climate Club to clarify the anxious moment
So, in a classic contem- of White House hostility, in objectives of the at the hotel when
porary alliance between the civil rights movement, CBC. At the press the fire marshal
Black politicians and Black there emerged a militant conference, CBC threatened to do
publishers, Danny Bakewell, Black power movement led members Rep. Louis something about
the chairman of the National by Stokely Carmichael and Stokes and Rep. the unsafely of
Newspaper Publishers Asso- H. Rapp Brown. They both Williams Clay elo- such an overflow
ciation (NNPA), has invited advocated meeting White quently explained the crowd. That could
present and former CBC with Black violence, con- political objectives of have led to a riot
members to submit com- trary to the non-violent ap- the Black Caucus and and a public rela-
mentaries that will appear in proach of Dr. Martin Luther the planned first din- Actor, orator Ossie Davis (center) gave an electrifying speech at the founding tions disaster.
local NNPA newspapers King, Jr. ner that June. dinner of the Congressional Black Caucus on June 18, 1971. Bill Cosby (left) The dinner, it-
about the challenges they There was also fear and A White syndi- also participated in the dinner that attracted a record crowd. This year marks self, was a huge
faced across America, and anxiety in the White com- cated columnist had the 40th anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus. success, with en-
especially in the U.S. Con- munity in linking such a rad- written that the CBC tertainment by
gress, in responding to leg- ical effort by Black members dinner in June could Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D- lease on the CBC dinner, I singers Nancy
islative and societal issues in the U.S. Congress with be raising funds in support MI) although Rep. Shirley wrote: “Funds from the Wilson and Billy Eckstein,
relevant to African Ameri- the Black power movement. of a CBC member planning Chisholm (D-NY) actually $100 per plate banquet will humor by Dick Gregory and
cans. be used by the Caucus to fi- Bill Cosby, and an electrify-
I had the privileged of nance a permanent, inde- ing speech by actor/orator
assisting in organizing and pendent staff to conduct in- Ossie Davis.
coordinating public relations depth analysis of issues and Davis told the audience
for the first CBC dinner, polices relevant to Black and that “It’s not the man; it’s the
held on June 18, 1971. poor America.” plan; it’s not the rap; It’s the
Rep. Charles Diggs, Jr. The news release contin- map.
(D-MI) as the senior Black ued, “In a formal statement, Davis went on to say,
member of Congress, began the Caucus said, ‘Rumors, “At the time when Dr. King
a deliberate process of or- news reports, editorials and died in l958, he was in the
ganizing the CBC. other media statements are process of organizing his
Having a prior friend- appearing frequently, imply- forces and calling upon his
ship with Rep. Diggs, a De- ing sponsorship of the din- people to come one more
mocrat who was a popular ner is related to secret plans time to Washington, D.C.
Detroit funeral home direc- in support of a black mem- And, I have a feeling that
tor, I was aware of his con- ber of Congress for the pres- had he come that time he
cern that President Richard idency in the l972 elections. would not have said, ‘I have
Milhous Nixon might try to The Congressional Black a dream.’ He would have
dismantle the historic civil Caucus categorically denies said, ‘I have a plan.” And, I
rights legislation and Great that any money raised by us feel that that plan that he
Society programs passed Thirteen members of the Congressional Black Caucus were the original founders of the or- at this affair will go to sup- might have made a differ-
under the courageous leader- ganization in 1971. The CBC has now grown to 42 members as the CBC celebrates its 40th port one black or white, De- ence.”
ship of President Lyndon anniversary. The 13 founding members in the photo are (front row, from left) are Rep. Robert mocrat, Republican, 3rd Ossie Davis’ profound
Baines Jonson. Diggs also N.C. Nix, of Pennsylvania; founding CBC Chairman Rep. Charles C. Diggs, Jr., of Michi- party or 4th party who is a remarks that inspired the
took umbrage that President gan, Rep. Shirley Chisholm, of New York, and Rep. Augustus F. Hawkins, of California. candidate for the presi- founding 13 members of the
Nixon refused to meet with dency.” Congressional Black Caucus
the 13 Blacks that were in Standing are (from left to right) are Rep. Parren J. Mitchell, of Maryland, Rep. Charles B. In my firm’s handling and the thousands who at-
Rangel, of New York, Rep. William L. Clay, of Missouri, Rep. Ronald v. Dellums, of Califor-
the Congress at that time. nia, Rep. George W. Collins, of Illinois, Rep. Louis Stokes, of Ohio, Rep. Ralph H. Metcalfe, the public relations for the tuned that first dinner 40
Ms. Carolyn P. DuBose, of Illinois, Rep. John Conyers, Jr., of Michigan, and Rep. Walter Fauntroy, Non-voting Del- first dinner, there was con- years ago are as relevant
a former press secretary to egate of the District of Columbia. cern about people coming to today. And, so is the work of
Rep. Diggs, described in her the nation’s capital paying as the Congressional Black
well-researched book, “The I was in the second year to run for president. The ran for president in l972. much as $100 to attend a Caucus.
Untold Story of Charles of operating my public rela- suggested candidate was In my initial news re- dinner. That was quite a
May 19 - 25, 2011 | North Dallas Gazette | 9
Arts & Entertainment Car Review
www.NorthDallasGazette.com
Gazette Gossip: Keys comes clean about being
a home wrecker … four years later
By Tonya Whitaker when she and Beatz hooked has take so long to com- back of her mind: “Once a cause some people thought
NDG Staff Writer up. “We didn't start seeing ment. Boo-hoo, she was dog, always a dog” and the photo invited stalkers,
Now that singer Alicia each other until months hurt was by the words of “what comes around goes especially since Patenema
Keys and her hubby Swizz after they had separated,” others. You were getting around.” Ouedraogo attempted to
Beatz are happily nestled in she said. “I was aware of all your groove on with a mar- find out where she was lo-
their nuptials, Keys has de- the false things that were ried man. Of course, people Did Serena go too far? cated by following her
cided to speak out about the being said about me; it def- would talk. Don’t forget On May 4, a 40-year- tweets. If there is a de-
accusations that she was initely hurt.” I don’t care Beatz had a baby with old Florida man was ar- ranged idiot like Patty O
home wrecker who lured what sob story she is at- British singer Jahna Sebast- rested for stalking tennis following her, he has the
Beatz from his then-wife tempting to tell, Beatz was ian while he was married to star Serena Williams. Last problem. If a person wants
Mashonda Tifrere. In an a married man. Separation Tifrere. He cheated on Friday, Williams found her- to stalk someone, it doesn’t
interview with Essence and divorce are two differ- Tifrere with Keys and Se- self in hot water after she matter how little or how
magazine, Keys said Beatz ent things, lady, and I really bastian. Alicia needs to file posted a provocative photo Serena Williams much clothes the individual
and Tifrere were separated don’t understand why she these two adages in the of herself on Twitter. Gos- sips mills were abuzz be- is wearing.
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www.NorthDallasGazette.com Business
Mastering Cash Flow Management Part I
In the world of business, timate their expenses and managing cash flow means problems, watch out for and will enable you to predict ever, a sales forecast is still
cash is king. You can have won’t see a cash shortage being able to answer “yes” heed early warning signals your company’s ability to an important step in attempt-
the best product on the mar- coming and end up running to the question, “do I have like account balances that take in more cash than it ing to predict major cash
ket, but if you run out of out of money.” enough cash in my bank ac- continue to be lower than an- pays out,” says Lauter. “It flow problems. You should
cash, it doesn’t matter. Poor Cash flow is the move- count to cover my ex- ticipated for long periods of can also predict cash flow also take into consideration
cash flow is one of the pri- ment of money within a penses?” time, sales slowing down, gaps so that you can take projections of cash inflows
mary reasons businesses fail. business, both expenditures Lauter offers four tips to payments to suppliers being steps to close, or at least nar- and outflows. Does your
“Companies sometimes and income. The lag be- make sure your business continually delayed and row these gaps.” business accept cash sales
aren’t realistic when it tween the two is the prob- cash flow management stays plans for growth that keep There are items to con- only or does it extend credit?
comes to predicting their in- lem. Cash flow manage- on track. being put off. All of these sider when thinking of a Think of the cost of goods,
come and expenses,” says ment, delaying outlays of Watch for warning sig- problems should be consid- cash flow budget. One is expenses, major purchases
Glenn Lauter, Senior Vice cash as long as possible nals. It’s easy to get wrapped ered warning signs and your sales forecast. Any and any debt payment to
President of Business Bank- while encouraging anyone up in day-to-day operations should be addressed imme- forecast will face some un- help predict your outflow as
ing with Comerica Bank. who owes you money to pay and overlook indications of diately. certainty due to a difficult well. All of these will end up
“Businesses will overesti- it as quickly as possible, is upcoming cash flow short Establish a cash flow economy, inflation and com- affecting your cash flow in
mate their income, underes- the solution. Successfully falls. To avoid cash flow budget. “A cash flow budget petitive influences. How- the long run.
Dallas to receive $15 million grant for the planning of high speed rail
Congresswoman John- ton. for the American Recovery how high speed rail could
son applauds the Depart- “Dallas-Fort Worth and and Reinvestment Act that serve the citizens of Texas
ment of Transportation for Houston are two of the made this grant possible. ” and specifically the citi-
their intention to award largest metropolitan areas “As the nation's fastest zens of North Texas.”
$15 million in American in the country,” said Con- growing region it is essen- The funds are part of a
Recovery and Reinvest- gresswoman Johnson. “I tial our residents have $2 billion ARRA grant that
ment Act (ARRA or "stim- am very proud that Texas transportation choices,” includes $423 million that
ulus") funding for the pre- will receive $15 million in said Dallas Area Rapid newly elected Republican
liminary engineering and order to plan and design Transit (DART) President Gov. Rick Scott of Florida
project-level environmen- this important high-speed and Executive Officer, rejected. The funding will
tal analysis of a high-speed passenger rail project to Gary Thomas. “We are come from the Federal
rail route from the Dallas- connect these great cities. pleased to have the oppor- Railroad Administration.
Fort Worth Area to Hous- I’m proud to have voted DART light rail in Dallas, Texas, photo by edgebrook tunity to further explore
Urban Jobs Act – A
Powerful Weapon in the
War on Unemployment
By Marc H. Morial the criminal justice system.
(NNPA) “Now that I The Labor Department’s
have my second chance, I’m April jobs report confirms
taking it to the max, taking
advantage of it to the
fullest.” Ida DeLeon, 21-
the urgent need for this leg-
islation. While overall un-
employment is back up to 9
Hiring at various locations
year-old participant in the percent, African American
Urban League of Roch- unemployment has now
ester’s Job Training Program risen to 16.1 percent. Even
Last week, U.S. Senator more disturbing, African
Kirsten Gillibrand, of New American youth unemploy-
York, enlisted in the war on ment has now climbed to
urban unemployment with 41.6 percent, the highest rate
the introduction of the Urban of any group in the nation.
Jobs Act. Gillibrand’s Urban In many urban communities,
Jobs Act is the Senate ver- roughly one-third of minor-
sion of House Bill, H.R. 683, ity youth are unemployed.
which was introduced earlier For several years now, the
this year by New York Rep- National Urban League has
resentative Edolphus Towns. been leading the call for tar-
Both bills would provide geted action to address the
federal grant funding to the urban jobs crisis. Our 12-
National Urban League and point Jobs Rebuild America
other non-profit groups to plan lays out specific strate-
offer job training, education, gies to achieve that goal.
and other support services But Washington has been
for urban youth. The legis- largely silent, until now.
lation will especially target Upon introducing the
those who have dropped out legislation, Senator Gilli-
of high school or who have brand said, “Supporting edu-
had some involvement with See JoBS, Page 12
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McKinney City Council lays out goals, vision
Economic development tops the list
The McKinney City nity’s identity as we move Airport of a strong hometown spirit “Many of the priorities sure that as a community, we
Council adopted long-term from a nationally renowned 4. Corporate business and historic ties by ensuring that take precedence this year keep our unique nature. This
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
KHVN Radio is seeking a fulltime NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS
sales professional, preferably with DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS
Christian radio sales experience. Ap- Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by
TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.
plicants should be knowledgeable in Attention Suppliers of Goods,
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING
creating, managing and maintaining Services and Construction
FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)
accounts as well as being a self-mo- --------------------------------------------------------- Review Competitive Opportunities at
Dist/Div: Fort Worth
tivator with excellent communication Contract 0171-05-087 for www.bidsync.com
skills. All interested parties should fax INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL in TARRANT County will be
www.garlandpurchasing.com
opened on June 07, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the State Office.
their resume to 214-331-1908 or you Contract 1330-02-041 for WIDEN FROM 2 LANE 972-205-2415
TO 4 LANE FACILITY in TARRANT
may mail your resume to the attention County will be opened on June 08, 2011
of KHVN office manager at 5787 at 1:00 pm at the State Office.
South Hampton Road; Suite 285,
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Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding
proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor's list,
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Dallas, TX 75232. at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, Small Community Newspaper
No phone calls please. bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10
days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalifi- looking for a partime
cation materials may be requested from the State Office listed below.
student graphic artist.
KHVN/Mortenson Broadcasting is Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT's website at
www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the Prefer student (intern) that's
an equal opportunity employer. contractor.
NPO: 36524
available on a per project basis.
Must have knowledge of
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION State Office
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS Constr./Maint. Division Quark and Indesign software.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS 200 E. Riverside Dr. | Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: 512-416-2540
Work will be done
Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by
TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read. at company office.
Dist/Div Office(s)
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING Fort Worth District | District Engineer Must be professional and
FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)
2501 Southwest LP820 | Ft. Worth, Texas 76133
Phone: 817-370-6500
dependable. Fax resumes to:
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Dist/Div: Fort Worth 972-509-9058, or email to:
Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will
Contract 0902-48-505 for REPLACE BRIDGE AND AP-
be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discrimi- trj1909@tx.rr.com
PROACHES in TARRANT County will be opened on June
08, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. All prospective nated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.
bidders are required to attend the pre-bid conference for
Contract 0902-48-505 to be held on June 01, 2011 at
10:00 am at the FT WORTH DISTRICT REGIONAL
TRAINING CENTER, 2501 SOUTH WEST LOOP 820,
INVITATION TO BID
FORTH WORTH, TX 76133. EAGLE CONTRACTING L.P.;
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ an Equal Opportunity Employer, is soliciting Minority Owned
Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding and Women Owned Business Enterprises for Subcontract and
proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor's list, Material Supply Bids for the following project:
at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable,
bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 Trinity River Authority of Texas
days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalifi-
cation materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Central Regional Wastewater System
Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT's website at Phase II Plant Rehabilitation, Replacement, and Corrosion
www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the Remediation Project
contractor.
TRA Contract No.: 09-21
Contract 1 & 2 Plant Rehabilitation
NPO: 36599
State Office Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m.
Constr./Maint. Division
200 E. Riverside Dr. | Austin, Texas 78704 Contact:
Phone: 512-416-2540 Jimmy Smith
j.smith@eagelcontractinglp.com
Dist/Div Office(s) -or-
Fort Worth District | District Engineer Dave Mullenix
2501 Southwest LP820 | Ft. Worth, Texas 76133 d.mullenix@eagelcontractinglp.com
Phone: 817-370-6500 Metro: 817-379-1897
Fax Metro: 817-379-0610
Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will Mail to:
be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discrimi- Eagle Contracting L.P.
nated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. P.O. Box 1600, Keller, TX 76244
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AVENUE F CHURCH friends on this 5th Sunday. speaking is Minister Kelvin to get spiritually dressed in the kickoff. It is designed for boys Week Service as we praise and
OF CHRIST IN PLANO Sharpe, Ennis, TX Whole Armor of God for spir- and girls ages 7-16. The goal worship God for His blessings.
June 18, 10 a.m. Bishop G. D. Crawford, itual combat against the is to provide age appropriate Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr.
May 21, 8 a.m. All young ladies are invited to Pastor enemy of souls. education enrichment opportu- Senior Pastor
You’re welcome to our Men’s our 1st Annual “I Am Roy- 469-254-5366 nities, spiritual learning expe- 920 E. 14th Street
Prayer Breakfast & Worship alty” Teen Girl’s Conference ____________________ May 21, 3 p.m. riences and recreation activi- Plano, TX 75074
Training at the church. See for ages 13-19 at the Old Fire Men and women 18+ years ties. Call the church for de- 972-423-6695
Bro. Batts or call 469-348- Station in Allen for fellowship, FIRST BAPTIST join us at our Book Club tails. www.smbcplano.org
3312 for details. information and fun. Call Sis. CHURCH OF Meeting at Bachman Lake Dr. Robert Price, Sr. ____________________
Cissi Morgan at 214-228-7291 HAMILTON PARK Branch Library, 9480 Webb Senior Pastor
May 29, 10:45 a.m. for details. “First Church” Chapel Road, Dallas, Texas. 9550 Shepherd Road THE NEW LIGHT
Take charge of your life and We are discussing The Shade Dallas, TX 75243 CHURCH
your health, come for our Wor- June 18, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. of My Own Tree by Sheila 214-341-6459
ship Services and stay for our You’re invited to our father Let your children join us for Williams. Call the church for www.nmzb.or You’re invited to worship with
FREE Blood Pressure Clinic. and daughter dance with food, fun, fellowship and Bible details. _____________________ us on Sunday Mornings at
Brother Ramon Hodridge, fun and fellowship. Call the learning at our Annie Pearl Pastor Robert Townsend 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School
Minister church for details. Foster Children Center in 11611 Webb Chapel Road NORTH DALLAS and 11 a.m. for Morning Wor-
1026 Avenue F Room 238. Dallas, TX 75229 COMMUNITY ship as we praise and worship
Plano, TX 75074 On Going, 7 p.m. 972-241-6151 BIBLE FELLOWSHIP God.
972-423-8833 Wednesday Night Live in the June 7, 11:30 a.m. www.dallasmtpisgah.org CHURCH Shaun Rabb, Senior Pastor
avefchurchofchrist.org Joycie Turner Fellowship Hall You’re invited to our Daugh- ____________________ 9314 Elam Road
___________________ on Belmont Drive. Corporate ters of Sarah Luncheon, Leav- God never expected us to bear Dallas, TX 75217
prayer starts at 7 p.m. and our ing a Legacy, where we honor NEW LIFE IN JESUS our burdens alone; our 214-391-3430
EIRENE CHRISTIAN Kidz Zone, an environment to senior sisters and caregivers in CHRIST MINISTRIES Stephen Ministers are ready to newlightchurchdallas.com
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH equip children to grow and to our Family Life Center. Call provide emotional and spiri- ____________________
show God’s love. the church for details. You’re invited to our Sunday tual care when you need them.
May 22 Rev. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Dr. Gregory Foster, School Service at 9:30 a.m.; Call 972-437-3493, Ext. 153 VICTORY BIBLE
You’re invited to join us in M.Div. Senior Pastor our Sunday Morning Worship for details. CHURCH
praise and worship to God in Senior Pastor 300 Phillips Street at 11 a.m.; our Wednesday’s INTERNATIONAL,
our 8 a.m. service, our 8:45 1550 Edelweiss Drive Richardson, TX 75081 Bible Study at 7 p.m. and our Wednesdays (VBCI DALLAS)
a.m. or our 11 a.m. service. In Allen for Sunday 972-235-4235 Friday Night Service at 7 p.m. Youth Living in the Word at
Pastor Autry Morning Worship. www.fbchp.org as we worship and praise God. 6:30 p.m.; Worship and Prayer May 22, 9 a.m.
701 E. Centennial Blvd. Admin. Building Address ____________________ Pastor A. L. Felton, Jr. Service at 6:30 p.m. and Bible You are invited to a Life
Richardson, TX 75081 Is 200 W. Belmont Drive Senior Pastor Study at 7:40 p.m. Transforming Service that will
972-991-0200 Allen, TX 75013 HILL CHAPEL 17720 Dickerson Street Dr. Leslie W. Smith, change your life.
www.followpeace.org 972-359-9956 CME CHURCH Dallas, TX 75252 Senior Pastor 1100 Business Parkway,
_____________________ www.theship3c.org 972-380-4100 1010-1020 S. Sherman Suite 1007
___________________ June 24-26 www.nlijcm.org Street Richardson, TX 75081
FELLOWSHIP You’re invited to our Just Be- ____________________ Richardson, TX 75081 972-679-9138
CHRISTIAN CENTER FELLOWSHIP OF tween Sisters Women’s Con- 972-437-3493 or 214-394-6164
CHURCH IN ALLEN BELIEVERS MINISTRIES ference. Call the church for NEW MOUNT ZION www.ndcbf.org ______________________
“The Ship” details. BAPTIST CHURCH _____________________
June 12, 3:30 p.m. 1113 Avenue I OF DALLAS WORD OF LIFE
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us at Unmerited Favor Plano, TX 75074 SAINT MARK MBC CHURCH OF
Monday – Friday Church, 4420 Bonnie View 972-423-4090 You are invited to visit our Job IN MCKINNEY GOD IN CHRIST
Prayer Lines for those in need Road, Dallas, TX 75216 for __________________ Resource Center on Tuesdays
are 972-649-0566 and 972- our “111 Men in Black and and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to Join us each Wednesday for On Going
649-0567 or they may be sub- Red 7-UP Conference.” MT. PISGAH 12 Noon in our Computer Prayer at 6:30 p.m. and for Join us in prayer early in the
mitted via email to: prayer- Theme: Living in Expecta- MISSIONARY Training Room in the Educa- Family Ministries at 7 p.m. morning at 6 a.m. on Monday
line@theship3c.org tion! Speakers are Ministers BAPTIST CHURCH tional Building. Dr. Charles Wattley - Friday at 1-661-673-8600,
Ty Jones, Greater Mt. Olive “The Rock” Senior Pastor Code # 142219 and please put
May 21, 8:30 a.m. COGIC, Dallas; Chris Coley, May 21 1308 Wilcox Street your phone on mute. Prayer
You’re invited to our Men’s Another Chance Family Fel- Each Wednesday Get information to help your McKinney TX 75069 will change people, things and
Prayer Breakfast for food, fel- lowship, Mesquite and Aaron Join us at: Every Man’s Bat- child pass the TAKS Test and 972-542-6178 situations.
lowship and the Word. Shaw. Pastors Kendron Bai- tle class, Its Tough Being a STAAR Test and graduate at www.saintmarkbc.com Dr. Gregory Voss,
Theme: “Not Locked Out, but ley, Unmerited Favor Church, Woman class and Understand- our Test Taking Skills for _____________________ Senior Pastor
Locked In To Jesus!” at 105 S. Dallas; Bryan Redfearn, ing Spiritual Gifts class. Math Parent Workshop. Call 2765 Trinity Mills Road
Anna in Allen. Crossroads Ministries, Hespe- the church for details. SHILOH MBC Building 300
ria, CA; John Ross, Trinitarian May 21, 10 a.m. IN PLANO Carrollton, TX 75006
May 29 Church, Dallas and Patrick All ladies 18+ years are in- June 13 214-514-9147
Join us for Super Sunday as Diggs, New Fellowship vited to our Women’s Ministry The Summer Enrichment Pro- Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
we celebrate family and Church, Ft. Worth. Also Monthly Enrichment program gram for Youth (SEPY) will You’re invited to our Mid-
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Know Your Shield
Philistine, “. . . Thou comest you. Have you ever tried to given unique gifts and talents
to me with a sword, and with accomplish a task with tools it will be the right decision.
a spear, and with a shield: but you were not trained to use? And, you must use your faith
“And David girded his I come to thee in the name of God allows each of us to de- to know your shield (armor)
sword upon his armour, and the Lord of hosts, the God of velop skills that are unique to and receive the power that
he assayed (tried) to go; for the armies of Israel, whom our life. He will not call you God will give you.
he had not proved it. And thou hast defiled. This day to use someone else's gifts or It has been said that if
David said unto Saul, I can- will the Lord deliver thee talents. Jesus also used the you let God choose for you,
not go with these; for I have into mine hand; and I will gifts and talents of the men it will be the right decision. If
not proved them. And David smite thee, and take thine He picked to be His disci- you let God guide you, it will
put them off him. 1 Samuel head from thee, and I will ples. be the right direction. If you
17:39 (KJV) give the carcases of the host However, this is only half let God plan for you, it will
Numerous people (and I Philistines this day unto the of the equation. These talents be in the right timing. If you
am certain that all Christians) fowls of the air, and to the must be mixed with faith. let God measure for you, it
have heard the story of David wild beast of the earth; that Talent alone is not enough. will be the right portion. If
and Goliath, the giant cham- all the earth may know that Faith alone is not enough. It you let God help you, it will
pion of Philistine; he was there is a God in Israel.” 1 is only when the two are be the right care. If you let
9‘and 9” tall and he had a Samuel 17:45 & 46. (KJV) combined that God's power God instruct you, it will be
brass coat and a brass helmet King Saul reluctantly is released and manifested in the right teaching. If you let
on his head. The Israelites agreed and offered David his the physical realm. God prepare you, it will be
were afraid of him. armor. David put on the Sometimes we admire the right training. If you let
David, the youngest son weighty equipment, but the talents of others and seek God counsel you, it will be
of Jesse was a young shep- quickly concluded he could to emulate them. The tempta- the right perspective. If you
herd boy; he heard the chal- not fight in this heavy armor. tion arises to be someone we let God fight for you, it will
lenge from the Philistines to He gave it back to king Saul. are not. This is a mistake. be the right outcome. If you
send someone to fight Go- God equips each of us in Allow God to live His life let God work in you, it will Rudy McDonald and Doc Gibbs, the “music man of the
liath. The Philistine said, “I such a way that is unique to through the unique you and be the right result. Dallas Metroplex area” at one of his performances at the
defy the armies of Israel this Corinthians Retirement Home in Carrollton, Texas.
the strengths and abilities you will be successful be- With so much turmoil in
day give me a man, that we that He has given us. David cause you will be sure of the world today (killings of
may fight together.” 1 knew who he was and who your shield of God. Winston babies, family members and member “If my people, wicked ways; then will I hear
Samuel 17:10 (KJV). And he wasn't. David was trained Churchill said, “Success is various other people; rob- which are called by my from Heaven, and will for-
no one volunteered to fight as a shepherd to use another going from failure to failure beries, accidents caused by name, shall humble them- give their sin, and will heal
except David. weapon. For David, it was a without loss of enthusiasm." alcohol, drug overdoses, etc. selves, and pray, and seek my their land.” 2 Chronicles
Goliath was offended slingshot. David showed When you use your God it is good for Christians to re- face, and turn from their 7:14. (KJV)
when David came to fight great maturity in realizing he
him and threaten to feed Victory Bible Church International,
could not be effective with Avenue F Church of Christ
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the air and the beasts of the Think about the gifts and 972-423-8833
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St. Mark Baptist Church hosting
College Megafest 2011
As the school year wins tions in her life. The songs 5. The Turning Point
down to a close St. Mark have found a much broader Rape Crisis Center of
Baptist Church of McKin- audience then one might ex- Collin County
ney invite high school stu- pect for a young teen as the 6. The Geriatric Well-
dents and their families to depth of her lyrics speak to ness Center
attend College Megafest multiple generations, not 7. National Credit Solu-
2011 weekend. just her peers. tions
Events kick off with a Saturday, May 28 is 8. LA Fitness
comedy show and live jazz filled with a special line-up 9. Massages by Amy
music on Friday, May 27 at for not only students but 10. Herbalife
7 p.m. at the church. Lim- their families as well. 11. Week-n-Bargains
ited seats are available but They include: 12. D-Tech Automotive
tickets are only $5. The talents were recognized by •Health and Career Fair 13. Molski Chiropractic
evening’s special event will her Sunday school teacher 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 14. The Bridge Breast
be held at First Baptist when she was just 9 years •Praise Dance Fest 2 – 5 Network
Church, 401 W. Erwin old. She convinced Kassy p.m. 15. Be The Match Reg-
Street, McKinney. to start singing on the wor- •Step Show 7 p.m. istry
One of the performers is ship team with the adults. Announced vendors for 16. Legal Aid of North
Kassy Levels, a 15 year old, Not long after, she devel- the Health and Career Fair West of Texas- McKinney
singer-songwriter from oped a passion for music include: These events are open
McKinney, Texas. With in- and writing songs. She 1. City of McKinney to the public and will be
fluences from Beyonce to started with worship music Fire and Safety held at St. Mark Church
John Mayer to Journey, that was used in the church 2. City of McKinney Campus located at 1308
Kassy has created a unique where her father is pastor. Police Wilcox Street in McKinney.
sound within the classifica- The songs were so good 3. Green Path Credit The cost of admission is a
tions of pop leaning toward that people started asking Service nonperishable food item
adult contemporary. Her for recordings. 4. Health Services of benefiting our friends at
first album “Storyteller” As Kassy entered her North Texas w/ The Coun- McKinney Community
was released March 2011. teens, she started to write cil on Alcohol and Drug Food Pantry.
Kassy's amazing vocal songs that related to situa- Abuse
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Serving the Plano Community for 126 Years
Founded 1884
7:30 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM 920 East 14th Street Plano, TX
2011 Theme:
One Family: Praying,
Praising, Preaching and
Isiah Joshua, Jr. Participating to the
Senior Pastor Glory of God
Worship Times: 8 and 11 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Mid-week: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Youth Church: Every 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Sunday at 11:00am
AWANA: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Information: 972-423-6695
www.smbcplano.org
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