Have you ever felt helpless, wondering what you should do, how you can help, when to talk or what to say?
Deep in thought and prayer I have tried to be there for my dear friend, LaMonica Diane Evans. She has been a source of support, encouragement and respite for me for years.
Whether it was volunteering at the Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon, doing everything from keeping Mr. Dick Gregory company or working on cleanup detail; she served with a smile. She even assumed babysitting duties - taking care of Skylar!
There was also the Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo where she displayed her many organizational and communication skills. Diane, as we call her, arrived early and stayed late to ensure the successful community event held every Martin Luther King Day at the African American Museum in Dallas.
For this year’s event, she was noticeably absent.
I didn’t question her absence, though, because I had to talk myself into going. I just knew that I would be in D.C. on KING Day, attending the inauguration and witnessing President KAMALA being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice KETANJI Brown Jackson.
However, since one of my ancestors’ wildest dreams did not come true, I focused on ensuring the success of the event that was held to commemorate the life and work of a great man.
That’s right I decided to focus on a better man than the one who was actually assuming the presidency.
The event ended on a high note but changed when I received the news that Diane was at the hospital.
Diane, who is a diabetic, had an unfortunate accident that severely damaged her foot.
She was in the best place she could be for burns, Parkland Hospital. I knew this because it was in 1985 that a plane crashed in Dallas, Delta Airlines Flight 191 and I spent two weeks back and forth with fellow Florida A&M University alums, as we prayed for the recovery of Dr. Kathleen Laurel Cooper Wright of Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. Wright, a respected member of my sorority (Delta Sigma Theta) eventually succumbed to her injuries, but while at the hospital, she received excellent care and I learned about the impressive reputation of the Burn Cen-
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3 jailed after Dallas County constable’s son shot, killed in Irving, police say
Three people investigators say are connected to a fatal shooting last month at an Irving apartment complex are facing murder charges, police said Friday. Police were called at about 5 a.m. Feb. 23 about reports of a shooting in the 3800 block of Evergreen Street, where officers found a man had been shot. The man, later identified as Torrance Deveroex, 37, died at the location, according to Dallas County medical examiner’s office records.
The three face murder charges, a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison. Perry and Williams were in Dallas County jail Friday afternoon with no bail set while Dansby was held in the Irving jail with no bail set, according to jail records.
In a news release hours after the shooting, police asked for the public’s help identifying suspects. They released an edited video clip captured by an apartment complex surveillance camera showing three men walking out of frame before gunshots ring out. The trio then comes back into the frame and is seen running
into the apartment complex’s parking lot.
Investigators identified the men as Roderick Dansby, 25, Kendrick Perry, 24, and Deandre Williams, 26, police said in a news release Friday. It was not immediately clear whether they had attorneys.
Williams was arrested on Wednesday, with officers finding a firearm in his possession that investigators believed was used in the shooting, the release says. Perry and Dansy were arrested Thursday. The course of the investigation was not immediately clear. In a statement Friday, Anthony Alexander, a police spokesperson, advised a reporter to submit an open records request for the arrest warrant affidavits detailing what led to the arrests.
Deveroex was the oldest son of Dallas County’s constable for Precinct 2, Deanna Hammond. She did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Friday afternoon. “I am a woman of faith, but I still don’t understand,” Hammond told KDFW-TV (Channel 4) in a Mar. 5 report. “I still don’t understand why they took my baby.”
International Women’s Forum Dallas celebrates Anniversary during Women’s History Month
IWF Dallas, a network of North Texas’ highly influential women leaders in business, philanthropy, government, and non-profits will celebrate its 35th Anniversary March 31, at the Dallas Country Club.
“Our celebration will be a remarkable tribute to the power of the IWF experience, filled with moments of inspiration, connection, and reflection on the incredible journey Dallas’ women leaders have shared,” said Dr. Cynthia Mickens Ross, IWF president and CEO of Cynthia Mickens Ministries & Enterprises.
Keynoting the milestone
event will be IWF Dallas member Merrilee Kick, founder and CEO of BuzzBallz, who came up with the idea of pre-mixed cocktails when she was a high school teacher working on her master’s thesis in 2009.
“Merilee’s remarkable journey — fueled by resilience, bold vision and entrepreneurial spirit — inspires and empowers women to turn the seemingly impossible into reality,” Dr. Mickens Ross said. “Her story is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of courage, innovation and visionary leadership.”
Among those expected to attend are numerous founders and past presidents, who remain active
Dallas - Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Psi Chapter will hold its 51st Annual Business Month Education and Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Campbell Centre. 8250 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75206. Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., is a national business and professional women’s organization founded in 1929, which seeks to unite qualified business and professional women to enhance and improve their status in
in the organization that’s always been dedicated to elevating and advancing women’s leadership and offering support and sisterhood, Mickens Ross said. Our founders are still doing remarkable things in our community and are involved and supportive of IWF. Said the Honorable Kay
will benefit the sorority’s 501c (3) education and scholarship fund. For further information, contact Ms. Eddie Johnson at psichaptersg@gmail. com.
Bailey Hutchison, former U.S. Senator U.S. and Permanent Representative to NATO:
“In the 1980s, I was a member of the International Women’s Forum. A relatively new Texas chapter had started with women in San Antonio, and I brought together some of the Dallas business women to begin meeting in Dallas.
As more women business owners, attorneys and leaders in the finance industry grew, it became clear a Dallas chapter would be more inclusive -- bringing members together more regularly than a statewide chapter could produce.
IWF has given Dallas women leaders a great
network with those in the many chapters nationwide, as well as international members. DFW has grown to be a desired headquarters for many Fortune 500 companies, and with our economic growth, the essential leadership of women is being recognized.”
From Linda Hart, Vice chairman, president and CEO of Hart Group Inc:
“IWF Dallas was organized in 1990, a time when there was still a paucity of women in positions of influence and leadership in all of corporate and professional America, let alone in Dallas, Texas. Those of us, who were
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Deanna Hammond, Dallas County constable Precinct 2, spoke during a panel discussion, “Deadly Threats to Young Americans: The Fentanyl Crisis and Violent Crime,” at Dallas College El Centro’s Performance Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Dallas. Credit: Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer
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THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN
Lawmaker introduces yet another possibility to end Daylight Saving Time
By Rita Cook Correspondent
Metro News
AUSTIN – Texas lawmakers come to Austin to make big changes every legislative session.
Some bills are big business and will pass by the end of the legislative session, while other bills will not even see the light of day.
In the case of Senate Bill 2029, and Senate Joint Resolution 67 to end Daylight Saving Time (DST), Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is hoping his bill will literally change the future of the light of day.
Bettencourt filed Senate SB 2029 and SJR 67 last week asking Texans be given the opportunity to decide whether to observe Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time year-round through a statewide referendum in the November 4, 2025, General Election.
For years the debate has been going on around the country about springing forward every spring and falling back every fall to add or subtract an hour from time.
the 89th Texas Legislature passes a constitutional amendment authorizing the referendum.
“Texas families and businesses deserve the opportunity to voice their preference on this matter,” Bettencourt said in a press release. “SB 2029, SJR 67 ensures Texas’ approach to time observation follows the will of its people, because I for one, would like to have one time a year, regardless of what time is chosen.”
There have been other bills debating the issue of DST, but Bettencourt’s bills are different in that voters are given the chance to decide if they want DST or Standard Time year-round.
Texas is currently on Standard Time and began observing DST this past weekend on March 9.
Bettencourt’s statewide referendum will ask Texans to choose.
“For years, Texans and Americans have debated clock changes, questioning their impact on health, safety, and the economy,” said Senator Bettencourt. “This bill puts the decision in Texans’ hands, just like Arizona and Hawaii, allowing them to choose the time standard that best suits our state’s unique needs.”
Key Provisions of SB 2029, SJR 67 are to allow Texans to vote and if the majority votes for standard time, Texas will exempt itself from federal DST requirements. If the majority votes for year-round DST, Texas will adopt DST only if Congress passes a law allowing states to make this change.
The decision would apply to all portions of Texas that currently observe either Central Standard Time (CST) or Mountain Standard Time (MST).
If passed, the bill would take effect only if
A Gallup poll reported most Americans would prefer keeping standard time the whole year even if it means less sunlight in the summertime.
At the end of last year President Trump said he planned to get rid of DST.
There has also been a bipartisan bill introduced to Federal lawmakers called the Sunshine Protection Act. This act is a move to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States. The Sunshine Protection Act has routinely stalled in Congress but was reintroduced this year.
In Texas, SB 2029 will now move through the legislative process, where it will be considered by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives. If passed, Texans will see the referendum question on their ballots in the November 2025, General Election. If approved by voters, the chosen time standard would take effect January 1, 2026.
traveler and writer/editor who specializes in writing on travel, auto, crime and politics. A correspondent for Texas Metro News, she has published 11 books and has also produced low-budget films.
2025 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best call for entries now open
Search for the best Texas-made products ups the ante to $100,000 in cash awards
Call for entries open March 10 – April 23
“We look forward to connecting with Texas-based innovators each year and providing exciting opportunities through this competition,” said James Harris, Sr. Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity for H-E-B. “I can’t wait to see what products are brought to the table this year. After 12 years of the H-E-B Quest for Texas Best and nearly 7,000 entries, the creativity and ingenuity of Texans still inspires me.”
H-E-B is excited to kick off the 12th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. Submissions for the competition will be accepted from March 10 through April 23. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $100,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.
H-E-B’s Business Development Managers will select the top applicants who will present their products before a panel of judges selected by H-E-B this September in San Antonio. The panel of judges will determine the top four winning products and award $50,000 to the Grand Prize winner, the title of “Texas Best”, and placement on store shelves; $25,000 to the first-place winner; $15,000 to the second-place winner; and $10,000 to the third-place winner.
H-E-B has discovered more than 1,000 unique products throughout the Lone Star State over the last decade – from cookies, coffees to empanadas, pickles, and pho, to salsas, spices, and everything in between.
Non-food submissions have included everything from beauty items, toys, home goods, and household necessities, to gardening supplies, coolers, and more.
Over the years, H-E-B has reviewed nearly 7,000 samples of the most creative Texas-made products and awarded nearly $2.75 million in prize money complemented by marketing, mentoring, and supplemental support. Additionally, H-E-B has awarded 55 Quest for Texas Best suppliers to date with a commemorative H-E-B Million Dollar Club belt buckle for achieving $1 million in sales.
“We look forward to connecting with Texas-based innovators each year and
providing exciting opportunities through this competition,” said James Harris, Sr. Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity for H-E-B. “I can’t wait to see what products are brought to the table this year. After 12 years of the H-E-B Quest for Texas Best and nearly 7,000 entries, the creativity and ingenuity of Texans still inspires me.”
To prepare for Quest, participants will have the opportunity to visit with H-E-B Sourcing leaders about formation sessions March 27, April 2, April 10, and April 16. Registration is required. To register for an informational meeting, review competition details, and learn more about the two-minute video requirement, please visit heb.com/quest.
Interested suppliers and manufacturers must submit details about their products at heb.com/quest by 4:59:59 p.m. on April 23 for consideration.
Former NAACP Dallas Chapter head, civil rights advocate honored
Congratulations still are in order for Arthur Fleming of Dallas - long-time civil and human rights advocate and former NAACP Dallas Chapter President.
Fleming was inducted recently into the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library. This cultural trophy is at 441 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Waxahachie, about 27 miles south of Dallas and about 15 miles west of Flemings hometown of Ennis, Texas. The induction was held at First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie’s Family Life Center.
The Feb. 22, 2025 ceremony was part of the museum’s annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Luncheon Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, who lives in Kansas City, spoke at the ceremony, bringing his considerable political experience to the occasion. Cleaver also is a United Methodist minister, the first African American Mayor of Kansas City, a former chair of the Congres-
sional Black Caucus, and interestingly is a cousin of the late writer and Black Panther leader, Eldridge Cleaver.
Fleming one of six inductees
Fleming was one of six current and posthumous persons who were honored for making their mark on African American history in various fields. Others who were added to the museum’s Hall of Fame are Walter Beasley, Aydric Griffin, Josie Hall, Jack Jackson, and Heman M. Sweatt (some re-
cords erroneously spell Sweatt’s first name as “Herman”).
Fleming has said in previous Texas Metro News interviews that he is a Viet Nam veteran, descendant of sharecroppers, and 1969 graduate of Ennis High School in Ennis. He studied Business at East Texas State University and became an outspoken NAACP Dallas chapter president.
One of his many civil and human rights battles while President was when he helped lead demonstrations in 2015 to have Confederate monuments and symbols removed from public places.
He said those symbols of inequality were more appropriately displayed in private facilities such as museums and private institutes.
Fleming said his years overseas gave him a different perspective of America. When he returned from VietNam, he saw more clearly the conditions of African American and he made a decision. He chose to join the NAACP and fight for equality. He steadily moved up the ranks and became NAACP Dallas chapter president.
“I decided if I can fight for America, surely I can fight for Black Folks,” Fleming recalled.
Nation’s Black History Museums
Fleming being inducted into his home county’s African American Hall of Fame and museum helped spotlight that particular small-town cultural gem. I was just thinking... How many more of these delightful hidden treasures of African American history are there tucked away in quiet communities?
Locals know of them and appreciate them. More tourists, perhaps, should know about these sites and cash in on the bonus of visiting them when at Grandpa and Grandma’s house back home.
A little research revealed that among the nation’s 4,756 history museums, about 109 of them focus on African American history and culture. The nation’s first was College Museum – later named Hampton Museum -- established in 1868 on the Hampton University campus in Hampton, VA.
Some of the nation’s more prominent African American museums include African American Museum in Philadelphia, DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Studio Museum in Harlem, National Museum of African American Music in Nashville.
There also is Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City … and, of course, the outstanding National Museum of African American
A Foundation of Excellence
Recently established nonprofit celebrates community leaders and students
In November 2024, Pioneering Excellence, a community-based organization in Frisco, Texas, announced they had officially achieved 501(c)(3) foundation status. As a now formalized charitable organization, their 2025 Awards & Black History Program on Feb. 26, 2025 at Collin College in Frisco, the fourth since their
organization’s inception, continued its tradition of celebrating trailblazers and empowering youth. Upon entry, an array of vendors greeted attendees in the conference center foyer. From food, clothing, beverages, accessories and hair care essentials, there was something for everyone. Once inside the main room, tables adorned with black cloths and floral decor set an elegant scene. Radio personality and
community affairs director Jazze Radio-Chica of 97.9
The Beat / Majic 94.5 served as the event emcee, weaving all of the elements of celebration together.
Following a prayer by Reverend Marcus Lee, Little Elm High School’s Bella Voce choir sang the Black National Anthem and National Anthem. Dance and double dutch group, The Unicorn Jumpers, entertained the audience as well. Soon afterwards, high school student Jada Tolbert delivered power vocals with her performance of Whitney Houston’s Greatest Love of All.
Organization leaders awarded four book scholarships at $650 each, with two recipients present, one being Tolbert, at the event to receive them.
Following the scholarship presentation, awards were presented in a variety of categories to honor community leaders. The 2025 Pioneering Excellence Awards recipients who were recognized, with each delivering brief re-
were:
Zoe’s Closet vendor at Pioneering Excellence
and Black
• The Arts - Krystal Ellis-Kendrick
• Civic Engagement - Torry Abra
• Economic Development - Dr. Tracey Banks
• Education - Tiffany Scott
• STEM - Sherrika Sanders, PhD
• Student ExcellenceJosiah Mintz
Congratulations to the 2025 Pioneering Excellence award recipients, student performers and organizers for a meaningful experience in celebration of Black History Month.
History and Culture in the nation’s Capital.
The African American Museum in Dallas is #14 on a chronological listing by years when each African American museum in the nation was created – from the first in 1868 on through the most recent being the Rural African American Museum created in 2018 in Opelousas, Louisiana. Since current research was finished, maybe one or two African American museums may now have been added or be in the works.
The African American museum in Dallas opened at Bishop College in 1974 then moved to Fair Park and dedicated its new state-of-the art Building in 1993. A common trait for all of these hidden treasures, though, is the unending search for funding, and the reality that any non-private sources of funding are the first to disappear when finance deficits compel governments to reduce spending.
Ellis County African American Museum and founder Dr. Jamal Rasheed
Thanks goes to one man in particular for the existence of the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library in Waxahachie. The Hall of Fame museum founder, president, and Chief Executive Officer is Dr. Jamal Rasheed.
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member was born in Memphis, raised on the southside of Chicago, and earned degrees from two universities. He then earned his Ph.D. in African American ministry from Newburgh Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana.
Dr. Rasheed opened the Hall of Fame in 2016. The facility originally was the Colored Knights of Pythias Hall built in 1926 that later became the also historically-Black Prince Hall Masonic Lodge. Even more African American history is across the street at the Freedman Memorial monument honoring formerly enslaved Africans and their descendants in America. Also across the street is the 8/47 Monument, the latter honoring 19 men who perished Aug. 5, 1947 in what local historical documents describe as “the worst recorded automobile accident in Ellis County.”
As I suggested earlier, keep your eyes on these hidden gems in quiet communities. They are indeed hidden treasures. To learn more about the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library, visit https:// ecaamuseum.org. You may email Dr. Rasheed at jamal5@ sbcglobal.net. Phone the office at 214-980-1011.
Dallas honoree Art Fleming (Lt), Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown, and speaker
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (C). Credit: Facebook
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Dr. Jamal Rasheed Credit: YouTube
Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library. Credit: Historic Waxahachie
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Awardees group photo at conclusion of Pioneering Excellence Awards and Black History Program on Feb. 26, 2025 at Collin College in Frisco, Texas
Reverend Marcus Lee delivers prayer during Pioneering Excellence Awards and Black History Program on Feb. 26, 2025 at Collin College in Frisco, Texas
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History Program on Feb. 26, 2025 at Collin College in Frisco, Texas
Professor Dana Fergins delivers keynote address during Pioneering Excellence Awards and Black History Program on Feb. 26, 2025 at Collin College in Frisco, Texas
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By Eva D. Coleman Lifestyle & Culture Editor Texas Metro News
PIMPIN’(G) AIN’T EASY! Understanding who is the real
Vincent L. Hall
“Pimping Ain’t Easy” is a 1970s-era adage that has never lost popularity. It sounds simple, but obviously, these are people who know little or nothing about the American drug problems and are “easy targets.”
Growing up in Dallas, I was privileged to co-mingle with people from all walks of life. But the most interesting group was the hustlers, gamblers, and wannabe gangsters.
My daddy advised me to keep a job because my “skills” weren’t sharp enough to feed and clothe me.
The “street life” genre was valuable to me. I understand that there is one substantive difference between a crap game and the stock game. You can count your winnings or your losses during a crap game.
With the stock market, winners are announced weekdays at 4:59 EST. But the same mentality of betting on winners holds for both.
Pimping ain’t easy, but Donald Trump’s minions are spoon-feeding Americans a bullsh!t line that tariffs placed on Mexico and Canada are all about stopping the flow of fentanyl.
That’s a straight line of misinformation, skullduggery, and a big-tent
circus-marquee advertisement. First and foremost, the onus of drug use is a personal one. The Progressive Policy Institute reports it this way.
“Synthetic opioids, in particular fentanyl, are the main cause, accounting for 87,155 or 78% of all American drug overdose deaths in 2023.
Drug Enforcement Administra-
tion reports continuous pressure on the two large narcotics ‘cartels’ responsible for most fentanyl trafficking.”
What no report has stated was that any of those who lost their lives were forced to take a single dosage. The fentanyl crisis, just like the crack cocaine scourge, was fueled by willing drug users.
Parenthetically, because Black
and Brown people got caught in the crack craze, it wasn’t a big deal.
Once White folks saw a disproportionate number of their clan dying from fentanyl, they cried foul!
Tariffs sound like a good end to this wave of deaths, but it won’t be.
In Dallas County and throughout this state, the only way that poor people ever get a chance at drug rehabilitation is if it is court-ordered.
In other words, a person with an addiction commits a crime, gets sent to a diversion court (if they are lucky), and that judge orders them to either in-patient or outpatient care.
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, in 2023, the average cost for the “cheapest medical detoxification program” was $2,000.
A 90-day outpatient program costs $5,000, and the outpatient programs cost $5,000 per month, and they take at least three months to be effective.
Add to that the cost of lost wages to individuals and families and the fact that most addicted people go through complete rehab at least twice before succeeding, and you conclude that tariffs on any country to rid us of overdoses is wrong-headed, if not downright futile.
Pimping or the “Ebonically correct spelling pimpin’ ain’t easy. But if you believe that Trump’s tariffs will be a deterrent to drug overdoses in America, you are an easy target!
You are one of those suckers born every minute that P. T. Barnum built his circus on.
It’s March But There is Another Kind of Madness in USA
James
B. Ewers Jr. Ed. D.
OUR VOICES
It is March and the game of basketball is front and center. The college season has been up and running since November and now is ending. Conference tournaments have started, and champions will be crowned.
Fans are excited and the atmosphere is charged up as teams believe they can make a run to be a conference champion. Has your favorite played in its conference tournament yet? Many people plan their vacations around basketball tournaments.
The phrase, March Madness, was coined by Henry V. Porter in 1939. He was an assistant executive secretary of the Illinois High School Association. Basketball tournaments, NCAA and NAIA bids are now on the minds of coaches and players alike.
The joy of winning and the pain of losing will be the focus of everyone.
I have been a basketball fan all my life. Most of the guys in my Winston-Salem NC neighborhood played basketball so we watched how the game has evolved. We have seen how new rules and regulations have affected the sport. Rules have changed in both basketball and in life.
Some changes have occurred in life which I will simply call American Madness. Some of these changes have come without warning.
It is much like a robber coming in the night and taking all your goods and possessions.
The loser in this is the American people. Our dignity has been destroyed and damaged by demons dressed up to look like leaders.
Just last week, the shadow president, Elon Musk was seen parading around the Conversative Political Action Conference with a chainsaw. His goal is to slice and dice jobs from the American people.
He is also the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. As
we know, he is the richest person in the world.
Do you think he cares a hill of beans about whether you have a job? Do you think it matters to him if you can’t feed your family?
The answer to both questions is no. Insensitivity and callousness are two terms to describe his behavior and lack of understanding.
So simply put, he is the wrong man for that position. ‘That’s American Madness.
On Friday, February 28th
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the new US president and vice president.
The meeting was contentious according to some news outlets. Our country’s leaders suggested that Ukraine started the war against Russia.
We know that is false.
Mr. Zelensky left the White House abruptly because of the tone and false accusations. The meeting was scheduled to be a starting point to ending the war with Russia.
Instead, the meeting ended in confusion.
Of course, the people who believe in the new US president gave him high marks and said that he stood up for America.
That is American Madness.
The cost of goods and services continues to climb despite promises from the administration that they will drop. I remember some years back a song titled, Promises, Promises.
Going into a grocery store these days gives us sticker shock. The cost
of food keeps us anxious and apprehensive.
We keep waiting for the prices to drop. They aren’t going to drop so we must buy less. That is not a good choice.
Only weeks into his term the new president began talking about tariffs. Economists regardless of their political stripes stated that was a bad idea.
At this moment, the new administration is unclear when it comes to imposing the tariffs.
Chuck Dardas, president of AlphaUSA, an auto parts manufacturer in Livonia, Michigan said, “The can keeps getting pushed, kicked down the road, and we don’t know what that means. To make investments and to do the things we need to do, we need certainty.
“The only thing, I guess, to be certain is that we’ve got 30 more days to worry about it.”
This is American Madness.
Celebrating Women- They do so much
and Inclusion, even when those who benefit from that fight refuse to acknowledge the price that has been paid.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the resilience, brilliance, and unwavering courage of women especially Black women who have long been the backbone of justice, progress, and change.
Their sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs have shaped history, often without the recognition they deserve.
To be a Black woman is to carry the burden of leadership while being disrespected, dismissed, and overlooked. It is to fight for Diversity, Equity,
Black women have endured the deepest injustices of violence, exploitation, and erasure yet they have refused to be broken.
They have been expected to mother the world while being denied the dignity of their own humanity.
And still, they rise.
From the stolen wombs of enslaved women to the civil rights marches, from the ballot box to the boardroom, Black women have led even when they were told to follow.
When others showed cowardice, they stood firm. When others surrendered, they fought harder.
When others sought silence, they spoke out.
Fannie Lou Hamer declared, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
Yet, she kept fighting. Harriet Tubman told us, “Come on to freedom or stay here and die.”
And she led hundreds to liberation. Angela Davis refused to accept what she could not change; she changed what she could not accept.
These women and so many others remind us, “that the way to right wrongs is to shine the light of truth upon them”, as Ida B. Wells declared.
They teach us that freedom is not given but demanded, that justice is not a gift but a right, and that leadership is not bestowed but seized.
Black women have never waited for a seat at the table. They have built their own tables.
They have defied oppression, rewritten history, and shaped the future. They are the very definition of courage.
This Women’s History Month, we do not just celebrate Black women, we commit to uplifting, honoring, and following their lead.
Because when they rise, we all rise.
I want to express my deep gratitude for all the women, especially Black women, who have sacrificed and fought for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Their leadership, despite being disregarded and undervalued, is remarkable. Black women have overcome immense struggles, yet continue to rise, unbowed by hardship. Empowered by giants like Ida B. Wells, Harriet Tubman, and Angela Davis, they’ve led movements, demanding justice with unyielding courage.
It’s their persistence that moves us forward, inspiring change and liberation.
Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, award-winning columnist and a lifelong Drapetomaniac!
Bobby Henry, Sr.
Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy
This Land Is Not My Land
Kenneth L. Hardin
OUR VOICES
I wonder if free air smelled different and freedom food tasted better to escaped slaves than when they were in bondage? I guarantee the Blacks for Trump group now feel played now with all the orange racist is doing. I hope they feel terrible about willingly selling their souls when their ancestors had no choice with theirs centuries ago. The sanctimonious arrogance of people here who preach inclusion but have fallen silent about the climate of hate dripping heavily down the face of
this Country is like biting into an over-ripe fruit and watching the foul smelling juice run down the chin of America. This country wears her hypocrisy proudly like a high school athlete wears a varsity letter jacket, so everyone knows he excels at his sport. America’s sports of choice are hate, denial and hypocrisy. Last week, while most normal people my age were either watching sports on TV, taking a nap, or out minding other people’s business, I was sitting in front of the computer enthralled in a documentary on the 13th and 14th Amendments. Watching the documentary and the struggle former enslaved people endured in its aftermath during Reconstruc-
tion, made my mind wander back to the 1970’s as a wide eyed 3rd grader. I can remember how innocent and naïve I was singing in patriotic themed school plays belting out how “This Land was My Land.” I had no idea where the Redwood Forest was located nor if the Gulfstream waters actually existed, but I bought into the myth that they belong equally to me. As I puffed out my little 9 year old chest and threw my head back holding on to my white wig, I imagined as an adult I would be able to live out the symbolic meaning of the words I was forced to sing. I cringe in disgust now thinking of the indoctrination I endured in being brainwashed to learn and revere all those white men,
who led this Country in its infancy, actually owned the people who actually built it. I wonder if my ancestors felt this was their land as their slave owners freely, “went walking that ribbon of highway.” Did my beaten and brutalized people see the same sky as their owners and say they, “saw above me that endless skyway?” Their skies were probably painted a darker color and filled with storm clouds as they fell down on their knees and looked upward to God to save them from the inhumanity they were immersed in. My ancestors never, “Saw below me that golden valley” or felt, “This land was made for you and me.” For them, “When the sun come shining” they were already in
MSNBC’s Ethnic Cleansing
Let us not forget that
Dr. John E. Warren
TO BE EQUAL
It appears that the leadership of MSNBC has taken the Trump Kool Aide resulting in its move to either purge and or realign people of color as it separates from NBC.
The firing of Joy Reid and Katie Phang while consolidating three of the remaining Black hosts into a panel presentation in the time slot of Joy Reid and the addition of an hour, apparently are supposed to soften the blow as to what is really taking place.
So if one stops watching the time slot that Joy Reid was in, then you help MSN-
the cotton fields picking at the branches that would tear through their fingers piercing straight through their heart and soul. So no, I don’t feel they believed then nor do I believe today, “This land was made for you and me.”
If this was truly my land, then why does it hurt so much physically and emotionally to exist here? If those Amendments were so powerful, then why do I have so many conversations with other skinfolk about how exhausting it is to be an African in America? If America actually lived up to the lyrics of the song, it wouldn’t be this way.
Kenneth L. Hardin is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
the Black press is still one of the most “Trusted Messengers” in this country
BC move toward eliminating the three Blacks on the panel filling Joy’s time slot.
Perhaps, the most important thing we can do for Joy Reid is to help her get a Podcast going just as Don Lemon did and encourage sponsorship support so that those we spend money with will want to spend money with such a program for Joy. We can not afford to waste time arguing with these racist elements of a racist system. We must instead use our money, time, and talents to finance alternatives that serve both our collective and those who share our views and circumstances. But notice how the new independent MSNBC is handling people of color: Katie Phang and Alex Wagner demoted to network contribu-
tors, Jose Diaz is fired while a Latina woman is moved to prime time. Sounds familiar. Sounds like what just happened to the Joy Reid program and its replacement with the three-person panel of color.
It’s interesting that Joy was making three million a year compared to Rachel’s reduced salary of $25 million for the next five years.
Clearly, Rachel could afford to speak out and her doing so in support of her friend and colleague, Joy Reid, is appreciated.
Perhaps someone should suggest that Joy Reid bring her business and followers to the Black Press which already airs a daily radio program with tremendous potential if the right people talk with each other.
Let us not forget that the Black press is still one of the most “Trusted Messengers” in this country, and one of the oldest, lest we forget we are celebrating 198 years of service.
With this Administration in the White House and its Agents of Destruction on the loose, this is truly the time to circle our wagons of information and options starting with the “SBC” (selective buying campaign) aimed at withholding our dollars from those corporations that are canceling DEI and other elements of fairness and equality based on ability and not color. We have seen nations engage in efforts to remove whole groups of people based on religion or ethnicity. We have called such
IWF Dallas celebrates Anniversary
part of that community, were very focused on women in the workplace – and especially on those women in Dallas being able to access peers and lean on one another as we advanced or faced challenges in our chosen fields and professions.
We wanted to provide a group, a meeting place, where we could all benefit from the friendships and partnerships that could be formed. As the past 35 years have shown, IWF Dallas – and the many women who have thrived in our business and professional community -have succeeded beyond what any of us could have hoped for or envisioned at that time.”
Lyda Hill, Entrepreneur, philanthropist, advocate for the advancement of young women, said this about IWF:
“Some Dallas gals met at various
parties and enjoyed conversations about businesses we were starting.
We knew ladies in Houston doing similar things and set up lunches to share ideas.
I did business with and belonged to some of the same organization as male friends. Starting a women’s organization may have been a sur-
Diane Deserves
ter, which was established in 1962.
The family was told that if there was any place in the region to be in, Parkland Burn Center was the place. So I felt a level of comfort and confidence as I visited Diane. While dismayed to learn that she would lose her toes on her left foot, I took solace in knowing that she was in good health and everything should be okay.
Friends started a GoFundMe Account in her name. Yes, she needed support. Always working to take care of her family, but also a dedicated community servant, Diane was a 1099 employee; working several jobs.
A member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and a past national president
of the Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC), formerly known as the National Association of Urban Bankers (NAUB), she also volunteered with City Men Cook, and other community-based organizations/ nonprofits. After spending a month in the hospital Diane was released and returned home. Unfortunately, there were complications and now she is back in the hospital, battling an infection and awaiting another unanticipated surgery. In addition to providing support and prayers, helping her to secure gainful employment that will utilize her experience and education is a priority. And I definitely have to introduce her to Candace
“The Stakes... Are Too High for Government to Be a Spectator Sport”
Allen
BIG MAMA SAID
“The stakes are too high for government to be a spectator sport,” said the late Barbara Jordan, the first African American woman elected to Congress from Texas. Big Mama would’ve nodded in agreement, adding, “Baby, you can’t just sit on the porch and watch the storm. You better get up and do something about it.”
efforts by others “Ethnic Cleansing.”
Now we see the beginning of targeting people in this great nation for removing not only from this country with deportations but also from positions of visibility and authority such as the firing of the Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, apparently just because of his color.
Yes, the firings at MSNBC clearly comes from the same cup the Administration is serving in its campaign against DEI and Affirmative Action. Just like the Trump Administration’s agenda, it looks like “Ethnic Cleansing.”
Voting in a presidential election is our right, but casting a ballot every four years is just the beginning. There are 1,460 days between elections, and in that time, decisions are made that shape our lives (from The Stakes Are Too High: exhibition curated by John Caldwell, political and public policy papers archivist; Kaitlyn Tanis, history and social sciences librarian). That means we must do more than just vote and boycott —we must stay engaged, speak out, and demand that democracy serves the people, not the powerful.
Lucille “Big Mama “ Allen knew something about making change happen. Lucille “Big Mama” Allen wasn’t just a voice in the kitchen— she was a force in the community. She believed in holding leaders accountable and never let injustice slide. She taught us that real power isn’t just in boycotts—it’s in the sustained pressure we apply through protest, lobbying, and community collaboration to remove unqualified leaders and push for the changes we need.
prise to some, but it made sense to most. When involved in operating companies, it is always useful to learn from others. That cuts costs and mistakes and helps move in the correct direction.
It is encouraging and inspiring to see other women advancing their offices and positions.”
IWF Dallas is a chapter of the International Women’s Forum, an invitation-only network of over 8,000 preeminent business, civic and philanthropic women around the
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Wicks because she’s a resilient, resourceful, dynamic woman who is living her best life despite multiple amputations.
Here is Diane’s message: “Hey everybody I just want to keep you in the loop. It turns out they discovered an infection and unfortunately, we are headed back to surgery on March 10 (changed to March 11). This is a more severe surgery that will result in a prosthetic (of some sort, TBD) and an extended healing journey. I’m leaning on my faith and family for answers to difficult decisions and each of you for continued encouragement, prayers and support. Thank you for standing in the gap. You will never know how much the village continues to mean to me.” With love, Diane.
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globe.
The mission of this “sisterhood” is to promote advancement of women leadership worldwide, as well as support each other.
IWF Dallas’ current 142 members include a senior U.S. federal judge, the Chancellor of Texas Woman’s University, the City Manager of Dallas, the CFO of the Texas Rangers, CEOs of the North Texas Food Bank, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum, successful entrepreneurs in a variety of endeavors, acclaimed artists, the executive editor of The Dallas Morning News, Publisher of I Messenger Media, managing partners of numerous major North Texas law and accounting firms, a leading international cyber security expert, and yes, the founder of BuzzBallz.
Many have called and asked how they could help Diane. You can take advantage of the GoFundMe account, https://www.gofundme.com/f/foot-amputation-a-call-for-help. The initial ask was for $15,000. She is going to need so much more, especially
since the surgery went from her left toes and part of her foot to a more extensive surgery. Everyone is trying to wrap their heads and hearts around this young lady who has done so much for so many.
We see the signs today: illegal government maneuvers, attacks on voting rights, and leaders who serve special groups instead of the people. We cannot sit back and allow democracy to be dismantled while we watch from the sidelines.
We must protest—not just in the streets, but in courtrooms, city halls, and school board meetings.
We must lobby—demanding policies that protect our rights and calling out those who try to take them away.
We must collaborate—uniting across communities, across issues, and across political lines to stop the erosion of our democracy.
Big Mama would say, “If they ain’t listening, make ‘em listen. And if they refuse, replace ‘em.” We don’t just have the right to change the game— we have the responsibility. It’s time to cross all the aisles, link arms, and fight back. The stakes are simply too high. Please write to me at Terryallenpr@gmail.com and let me know what you decided will be your action .
Dr. John E. Warren is publisher of The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint.
Terry
Terry Allen is an NABJ award-winning Journalist, DEI expert, PR professional, and founder of the charity – Vice President at FocusPR, Founder of City Men Cook, and Dallas Chapter President of NBPRS.org
Honorable Barbara Jordan Photo credit: Journal of The Registry
Cheryl Smith, Diane Evans and Dick Gregory Photo: DBTH Foundation
Lyda Hill courtesy photo
NNPA celebrates 198 Years of the Black Press
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the NNPA Fund brought together over 150 journalists, scholars, and media professionals at Howard University’s Louis Stokes Library to commemorate Black Press Day 2025. The event underscored the nearly two-century-long influence of Black-owned newspapers in shaping narratives, advocating for justice, and preserving cultural history.
Supported by sponsors Google News Initiative and Nissan, the gathering emphasized the critical role Black media plays in storytelling, representation, and social change.
A major highlight of the event was the enshrinement of two legendary publishers into the Howard University Black Press Archives Gallery of Distinguished Publishers—Dr. William H. Lee, founder of The Sacramento Observer, and Walter “Ball” Smith, longtime publisher of The New York Beacon.
Their contributions to Black media and journalism were honored in a historic moment that underscored their lasting impact on the industry.
“Please do not underestimate what our people have already been through. These are trying times, but we’ve had trying times before. We have to stick together. I’m so proud of the Black Press because we are the voice of Black America and we not only report the news—we advo-
cate for freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment,” said Dr. Ben Chavis, president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association.
NNPA Fund Chairman Karen Carter Richards reinforced this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of documenting and elevating Black stories.
“Our work has never been more crucial. The voices we amplify and the history we safeguard are invaluable.”
Key Moments from Black Press Day:
• Tributes to Trailblazing Journalists
• Honoring Dr. William H. Lee, founder of The Sacramento Observer
• Recognizing Walter “Ball” Smith, longtime publisher of The New York Beacon
• Address on the State of the Black Press by Dr. Chavis
• Presentation of the Black Press Archives Digitization Initiative
• Curated Tours of the Black Press Archives
• Conversations on Media Sustainability and Historical Preservation
As the Black Press nears its 200year milestone, the NNPA and NNPA Fund remain steadfast in their mission to support and expand Black media through strategic partnerships, innovation, and investment.
MOBILIZING FOR 2026: CHAVIS URGES BLACK PRESS TO ACT
By Stacy Brown NNPA Newswire
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) marked the 198th anniversary of the Black Press, and the culmination of Black Press Week with a powerful State of the Black Press address by NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., who spoke on the vital role of Black-owned media amid the growing threats of farright extremism and American fascism. Held at Howard University, the event celebrated the resilience of Black journalism while also honoring the late Walter “Ball” Smith, publisher of New York’s Beacon and the Philadelphia Observer, who was posthumously enshrined in the Black Press Hall of Fame.
Smith, who died in 2017 at 83, was remembered by his family and the Black publishing community for his tireless advocacy and contributions to Black media. Chavis did not mince words when addressing the urgency of the times.
He warned of the condescending weaponization of terms like “high and woke” to incite fear, hatred, and social regression, emphasizing that the Black Press must remain steadfast in combating misinformation and right-wing efforts to dismantle democracy. “We have to continue to plead our own cause, and that cause today includes confronting and challenging the rampant contradictions of the far right who are trying to usher in American fascism,” Chavis declared.
“The Black Press of America is needed today more than ever before.”
Chavis highlighted the expansive reach of the Black Press, boasting 245 print publications and 13 digital and online outlets under the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), with more poised to join.
He rejected the narrative of “fake news” and “alternative truths,” pledging that Black-owned media would persist in exposing lies and amplifying the voices of Black communities nationwide.
“There’s no other national news reporting organization that has the local, national, and global reach of the Black Press,” he said.
Comparing the NNPA’s reach to that of mainstream outlets, Chavis noted that while the Associated Press has bureaus in all 50 states, the Black Press operates 258 bureaus across the country.
Beyond reporting, he stressed that Black media’s role extends to influence and advocacy, describing it as “a syndicate, a collaboration, and a togetherness of not only the production of news but its distribution and its impact.”
Chavis called for a renewed partnership between the Black Press, Black churches, HBCUs, and Black-owned businesses to proactively plan for the future rather than merely react to oppression. He urged publishers and clergy in every city to organize mass meetings— historic gatherings that have long served as mobilization platforms for Black communities—to discuss progress and collective action.
“We cannot afford to get overly distracted every day, reacting to the current, repressive, and backward policies and actions of those in high places,” he said, citing the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court as institutions plagued by “spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Chavis reiterated the im-
portance of faith, community unity, and proactive planning. He referenced the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march, noting how mass meetings at Black churches laid the groundwork for transformative movements. “We just can’t react to oppression. We need to be planning our liberation, planning our progress, planning our advancement as a people,” he stated.
Looking ahead to 2026, Chavis called on the Black Press to lead a national mobilization effort to secure the largest Black voter turnout in history. With the growing threats to voting rights, HBCU funding, healthcare, and economic stability, he insisted that preparation must begin immediately.
“Are we going to allow these backward people to continue to represent us in Congress? Are we going to allow them to keep chipping away at our voting rights, our HBCU scholarships, our healthcare?”
Chavis asked. “The Black Press will work diligently over the next 18 to 20 months to arouse our communities on the importance of civic education, voter registration, and engagement.”
Chavis also highlighted the immense economic power of Black Americans, who spend more than $2 trillion annually in the U.S. economy. “We’re the richest poor folk in the world,” he said. “$2 trillion.”
Dr. Ben Chavis speaking at the 2024 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception as NNPA Chair Bobby Henry looks on.
Concierge Medicine
Personalized Healthcare at a Premium Price
By Sylvia Powers Correspondent Texas Metro News
In today’s fast-paced healthcare system, many patients feel like just another number—rushed through appointments, waiting weeks for follow-ups, and struggling to establish a meaningful relationship with their doctor.
This frustration has led many physicians, including Dr. Jill Waggoner, to turn to concierge medicine, a patient-centered approach that prioritizes time, accessibility, and personalized care.
“I had been in family practice for 25 years, managing between 6,000 to 8,000 patients,” said Dr. Waggoner. “That’s too many people. After doing that for so long, I wanted to spend more time with my patients and provide a different kind of care.”
As the demands of traditional practice took a toll, Dr. Waggoner transitioned to Concierge Medicine, a model that allowed her to slow down, foster deeper relationships with her patients, and offer a truly customized healthcare experience.
What is Concierge Medicine?
Concierge Medicine is a membership-based healthcare model where patients pay an annual or monthly fee in exchange for enhanced medical care and direct access to their physician.
Unlike traditional healthcare settings—where doctors often juggle thousands of patients—concierge medicine limits patient loads, allowing for extended appointments, same-day visits, and a more tailored approach to treatment.
According to Dr. Waggoner, some concierge physicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area cap their practice at just 50 patients, ensuring exceptional care and availability. Her practice, however, follows a hybrid concierge model, integrating insurance to reduce out-of-pocket costs for certain standard services.
“We have a monthly fee, but we still use patients’ insurance when possible,” Dr. Waggoner explained. “This way, they don’t have to pay
extra for covered services like Pap smears or preventive appointments, making it more affordable.”
A report from Partner MD states that a typical concierge practice has a patient panel of 400-600 and sees about 6-10 patients per day.
The Cost of Concierge Medicine
While Concierge Medicine offers many benefits, it comes with a hefty price tag. Partner MD reports that membership fees generally range from $2,000 to $5,000 annually, with rates in larger markets reaching as high as $10,000 per year.
These fees grant exclusive benefits such as:
• Same-day appointments
• Extended one-hour visits
• 24/7 direct access to a physician
“When my patients call after hours, they don’t go through a service—they call me directly,” said Dr. Waggoner. “I know each of my patients personally. There’s no rushed 15-minute slot. I have the time to create a real healthcare plan tailored to their needs.”
As the demand for personalized healthcare grows, Concierge Medicine is expected to reshape the way medical care is delivered.
However, this level of care comes at a cost that some patients struggle to afford.
Emily Blue, a teacher in the Irving Independent School District (IISD), had been Dr. Waggoner’s patient for 12 years before she switched to concierge medicine.
“I understood why she made the change, but for me, it was heartbreaking,” Blue said. “As an educator, I couldn’t justify the monthly membership fee, which was between $200 and $300 at the time.”
A More Personalized Approach to Care
For many primary care physicians, Concierge Medicine represents a return to patient-focused care.
A study by the National Institutes of Health analyzing 21 million outpatient visits found that the median wait time for patients was over four minutes, with 20% of visits exceeding 20 minutes and 10%
lasting over 30 minutes. Concierge ?Medicine eliminates long waits and impersonal visits.
“When patients walk into my office, they don’t even get a chance to put their bag down—we see them immediately,” Dr. Waggoner said. “We already know their medical history, their family, their unique health needs. It’s healthcare the way it was meant to be.”
The market for concierge medicine is expanding rapidly. According to Precedence Research, growth is driven by:
• An aging population
• The rising prevalence of chronic diseases
• A shortage of physicians
• Longer patient wait times in traditional practices
While Blue misses the personal touch that Dr. Waggoner provided, she acknowledges the financial barriers to concierge care.
“There has to be a balance,” said Blue. “I understand doctors are overworked, but they should find ways to reduce membership fees so more people can access this level of care.”
Dr. Waggoner understands the concerns and she is focused on teaching her patients how to flourish and embrace better living through better health. As a long time practitioner, for almost three decades, in addition to being a national medical expert for several television and radio stations, the University of Oklahoma graduate is an author and highly-requested speaker.
A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, she has studied Functional and Integrative Medicine for half of her career and most recently received a certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University, further showing her commitment to not only keeping up with patient care and changes, but also providing her patients with preventive and cost-effective methods.
Balancing Personal Care in an InsuranceBased System
While concierge medicine offers personalized attention, some traditional medical practices are striving to provide similar benefits within an insurance-based model.
Dr. Jill continues to provide for patients
Dr. Chrisette Dharma, medical director of Southwest Family Medicine Associates (SFMA), believes her practice offers an affordable balance between concierge and traditional medicine.
“There are 12 female providers in our practice, which means wait times aren’t as bad,” said Dr. Dharma. “Because we’re a large group, we can offer same-day walk-in urgent care visits.”
SFMA’s 12 physicians serve between 5,000 and 7,000 patients.
“One thing to consider when choosing a doctor is availability. If there’s only one doctor, you might have to wait a month for an appointment, which leads people to Concierge Medicine,” said Dr. Dharma. “But in a group practice like ours, we work as a team and have access to each other’s patient records, ensuring continuity of care.”
Although SFMA is an insurance-based practice, they also allow cash payments for uninsured patients.
“I believe we provide the same personal care that Concierge Medicine offers,” said Dr. Dharma. “We manage conditions like blood pressure and diabetes, but the time per visit is limited to about 20 minutes.”
Dr. Dharma acknowledges that time limitations may mean longer wait times or more frequent follow-ups.
“My patients have my cell number, so they have direct access to me,” she said. “But if they’re having an issue,
they still need to come in—I can’t just call in a prescription without seeing them.”
The Future of Concierge Medicine
As the demand for personalized healthcare grows, Concierge <edicine is expected to reshape the way medical care is delivered.
“I think patients want medicine that is personal. Otherwise, they’d just go to an urgent care facility,” said Dr. Waggoner. “Concierge Medicine is going to grow. Over time, there will definitely be two classes of healthcare—one for those who can afford it and another for those in the traditional system.” According to Towards Healthcare, the Concierge Medicine market is projected to reach $20.51 billion by 2025 and $31.35 billion in the U.S. by 2030.
While Dr. Dharma supports doctors who transition to concierge care, she remains concerned about accessibility.
“I understand why physicians choose Concierge Medicine, but it’s an unfortunate necessity for those who can’t afford it,” she said. “The healthcare system is broken, and we need solutions that work for everyone—not just those who can pay the price.”
Frisco, TX – Hundreds of generous supporters came together for the 4th Annual Drink for Pink event, raising over $150,000 for Women Rock, a nonprofit dedicated to helping communities navigate the challenges of breast cancer. Held at The Star in Frisco, the evening was filled with fun, food, and fellowship.
The event was hosted by Dr. Terre Quinn, a board-certified general surgeon specializing in Breast Sur-
Photo: Sylvia Powers
Dr. Jill Waggoner is providing her patients with a more personalized and intimate healthcare experience through concierge medicine.
Photo: Sylvia Powers
Sylvia Powers is a journalist, photographer, philanthropist, and founder of the Celebrating Life Foundation.
Black-Businesses worth checking out and supporting
Williams Chicken®
In 1987, Mr. Hiawatha Williams opened his first Williams Chicken Drive-Thru Eatery in Dallas, Texas. Today, there are over 40 Williams Chicken® stores in operation. The majority of the Williams Chicken stores are located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. However, store locations now include South, East, and West Texas, along with Northern Louisiana. Come grow with us! Our expansion will focus on locations that offer off-road visibility. Notwithstanding our market research, the real secret to our success is the company’s philosophy: To Serve, Grow, and Give Back to the Community . You can find Williams Chicken throughout Dallas/Fort Worth and other parts of Texas.
Roland Parrish Parrish Restaurants, LTD
Roland Parrish was born in Hammond, Indiana, attended Purdue University on academic and athletic scholarships, and has gone on to become a very successful entrepreneur and philanthropist.
He is the CEO and owner of Parrish Restaurants, LTD, owning 25 McDonald’s in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area. He is also the 2nd largest African American owned McDonald’s Franchisee in the country. Parrish is frequently featured in Black Enterprise Magazine and stays on their list of top 100 black-owned businesses in the country (currently number 52). He has won numerous awards and has been recognized for countless honors but the accolades are not just because of his entrepreneurship. Visit the website to learn more about Parrish his foundation and his McDonalds. https://parrishcharitablefoundation.org/
Pelican House Restaurant
Owner and Head Chef Louis Rainey
Chef Louis Rainey creates classic New Orleans-style meals, plus a Sunday brunch buffet & full bar, which are offered in a stylish space. Located in Duncanville, Texas. This restaurant is not only a dinein restaurant, but also orders online and delivers with Grubhub and others. Service options include outdoor seating, great cocktails, and high chairs available. Pelican House Restaurant believes in the power of community and the magic of sharing its rich culinary heritage for a cause. They invite your organization to partner with them for an unforgettable fundraising experience. Visit the website and check the menu and more. https://thepelicanhouserestaurant.com/
Ease Hair and Skin Care
Ozell Graham AT Ease Hair and Skin Care’s mission is to provide universal hair and skin products, education, and training to consumers so they can maintain personal grooming for healthy hair and skin. Leaving them relaxed; worry-free feeling AT Ease. With 8 years of honorable military service and 25 years of experience in the Cosmetology and Barbering Industry catering to everyone from the everyday hardworking citizen to your favorite athlete or celebrity, they are known for their attention to detail and customer service.AT Ease was built with Integrity our products do exactly what they say they’re going to do from solving problems with dry; brittle hair to giving a relaxing smooth shave. Visit the website sign up for the newsletter and get 15% off your first order. https:// ateasehairandskincare.com
Mocca Makeup & Skincare
Founder Kena Williams
Have you heard of Mocca? Inspired by women of color, this smoking hot brand of products has blossomed into a multi-cultural, global dynasty. Not to mention, it is one of the fastest-growing businesses in Dallas, TX. Kena Williams got her start 23 years ago when she launched MOCCA Cosmetics in June 2002. William’s clientele features an impressive list of who’s who in every field. Actress Angela Robinson of Tyler Perry’s The Have and the Have Nots; comedian Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and comedian Sommore. In 2016, Williams rebranded MOCCA Cosmetics into MOCCA Makeup & Skincare as the sole proprietor. Are you wearing Mocca? Get yours today. https://moccacosmetics.com/
Flewellen’s Beauty Salon
Owner Kaye Flewellen
Flewellen’s Beauty Salon in Oak Cliff is a sanctuary of sorts. It goes far beyond the hair. It’s a unique place for men and women. It serves dual purposes for the Black community. Oftentimes you leave with a new look, but almost always with a renewed spirit. Flewellen’s, a historic salon in Oak Cliff, is just one of the many shops where both things happen simultaneously. The salon experience is especially important for the Black community because, for years, it was one of the only places outside of the church where Black people could find fellowship. Flewellen’s Beauty Salon is located at 3611 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX (214) 371-3322. Book your appointment.
Chef Felicia Guimont Founder of OMG Cakes & Southern Best Catering, LLC
Celebrity Chef Felicia Guimont, founder of OMG Cakes & Southern Best Catering, LLC, started her culinary journey in 1997 while working at Texas Instruments. Since then, Chef has cultivated a team that is dedicated to her mission of providing ‘quality service. Hailing from Mississippi, Felicia draws on childhood memories and her Aunt Shug’s teachings to bring families back to the table with each flavorful meal, embodying a commitment to healing through food. Visit the website to book her services. https://thecheffee.com/
the-outside, tender-on-the-inside chicken is more than just a meal; it’s an experience that will leave you craving for more. It’s a crispy delight. Royal’s fried chicken is a masterpiece crafted with precision, using a secret blend of spices that infuses each bite with an explosion of flavor. Visit the website to find a location. https://www.royalfriedchickendfw.com/ (214)859-3472 140 S. Clark Rd. Cedar Hill, TX
St. Philip’s School and Community Center Dr. Terry Flowers Perot Family Headmaster
St. Philip’s School and Community Center, founded as a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, acknowledges that next to God, an excellent education is the most effective means of developing human capital. As a private school in Dallas, they provide an unparalleled college preparatory education fueled by a confluence of spirituality, self-determination, and service to others. As a Community Center, they provide services and resources that assist families in enhancing their quality of life. To learn more about St. Philips and Dr. Terry Flowers, Perot Family Headmaster visit the website. https://www.stphilips1600.org/ 214-421-5221, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Dallas, TX
Pan-African Connection Akwete Tyehimba, CEO
Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery, and Resource Center was established in 2000 to fill a void: to bring a real high-quality Rare Bookstore to the Dallas area. Our passion for excellence is what drove us from the beginning and it still drives us now. It’s what makes us tick. Pan African Connection opened in 1989 and became a beacon for African culture in Dallas. Founder Bandele Tyehimba worked for Boeing at night while running the bookstore during the day until he could quit his job. Bandele Tyehimba died at age 58 in 2012. His wife, Akwete, stepped up to keep the dream alive. Stop by the Glendale Shopping Center in Oak Cliff on Marsalis at Ann Arbor. https://panafricanconnection. com/
The Dock Bookshop
Donna Craddock, Owner
The Dock Bookshop is one the largest African American owned full-service bookstore in Texas and the Southwest, which opened in 2008. Their mission is to inspire, inform, and entertain customers through books and book-related events in a relaxing and spacious environment. The Dock also sells audiobooks, eBooks, greeting cards, vinyl, candles, oils, novelty & gift items, and personal and home care items. The bookstore owners also carry out its social responsibility through the American Reading Council (ARC), 501(c)(3), which is dedicated to promoting literacy and literary arts to build healthy communities. 6637 Meadowbrook Dr., Fort Worth, TX Phone: 817-457-5700, www.thedockbookshop.com
Dallas Black Dance Theater Founder Ann Williams
Dallas Black Dance Theatre was founded by Ann Williams in 1976 to inspire minority boys and girls to appreciate dance as an art form and be a role model for Black youth to envision themselves as professional dancers. Its mission is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. With an ever-expanding national and global audience, the company employs a diverse, multi-ethnic troupe of dancers performing for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Visit the website to learn more about DBDT. https://dbdt.com/ 2700 Ann Williams Way Dallas, TX, (214) 871 2376 email: admin@dbdt.com
Kitchen and Kocktails
Owner, Kevin Kelley
Kitchen and Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is revolutionizing the way Americans enjoy elevated comfort food. Mr. Kevin Kelley, the owner, is a serial entrepreneur. Mr. Kelley realized how much he missed the food that reminded him of home while overseas. Through this experience, he decided on his next endeavor: to open a beautifully designed, elevated comfort food dining room. Not being able to find that prime location to lease, Kevin’s response was to buy the historic Hart building on Elm St. outright. This is how Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley came to life. Learn more got the website and stop by at 1933 Elm St in Dallas. https://kitchenkocktailsusa.com/ 469-472-5445
Tawni Haynes Custom Apparel
As a renowned designer, wife, mother of four, fitness enthusiast, and devoted Christian, Tawni’s journey from a passion for trendy accessories to a thriving fashion design and manufacturing business has been extraordinary. Her custom apparel transforms clients from everyday to runway-ready, whether for business meetings or national television appearances. Tawni’s got you. Tawni says, “My clients are real women with curves, and every design is crafted to make them feel like the most beautiful woman in the room—whether they’re a size 8 or 18.” Visit the website to see her collections and join the email list. https://shop. tawnihaynes.com/ sales@tawnihaynes.com 972-754-5096
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Providence Preserves Owner Debbie Roberts
Debbie Roberts shares that making preserves has been a family tradition. Growing up in rural North Carolina during the summer meant helping the family make preserves that would be eaten and shared during the winter. They have improved upon some of the family’s favorite recipes and created new ones. The recipes receive the taste test from canning connoisseurs, (mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and mothers-in-law). Their list of summer goodness in a jar includes Strawberry Jam, Peach Jam, Berry-Peachy Jam, Jalapeno Mint Jelly, Tomato Pear Chutney, Chow-Chow, Peach Habanero Jam, Watermelon Rind Pickles, Squash Pickles, Bread & Butter Pickles, Cinnamon Cucumber Rings, Pickled Okra and Dilly Beans. “O Taste and See…” Visit the website to order your favorite preserve. https://www.providencepreserves.com/ Office: (469) 454-4612 Email: support@providencepreserves.com
The Cochran Firm Dallas
The Cochran Firm Dallas, along with its sister office The Cochran Firm Houston, has served the citizens of Texas for over 10 years providing them with access to exceptional legal representation. Managing partners Bryan Pope and Larry Taylor are committed to helping their clients in cases that involve personal injury, auto & trucking accidents, sexual harassment, and criminal defense. Additionally, they strive to serve their clients in these areas with the same devotion and tenacity as the founding partner Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. In addition to its impressive roster of Texas attorneys, The Cochran Firm Dallas has access to the experience and resources of the entire Cochran Firm National organization. Visit the website for more information. https://www.cochranfirm.com/dallas/ 1-800-THE-FIRM
Dr. Jill Waggoner
Dr. Jill Waggoner holds a Medical Degree and a Master’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is certified in Preventive Medicine and Wellness Coordination from the prestigious Cooper Institute. Dr. Waggoner is a residency-trained, board-certified Family Practice Physician, with nearly 30 years of experience. She has studied Functional and Integrative medicine for the past 15 years; an approach that seeks to find the cause of disease and uses multiple healing modalities to help patients obtain optimal health. Dr. Jill Waggoner is dedicated to giving individuals the tools needed to step beyond the traditional approach, of early detection of disease to the futuristic reality, of prevention of disease. Visit the website for optimal health. https://www. askdrjill.net/
Indigo Dentistry
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Dr. Kera Collier is a native of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Florida A&M University. Her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2009. She is a member of the National Dental Association and the International Dental Implant Association. Dr. Collier takes pride in offering Quality Dental Care in a comfortable atmosphere to everyone she serves, from the young to the “young at heart”. Do you need a new dentist visit the website, call, or stop by the office in Cedar Hill. https:// indigodds.com/ Legacy Crossing 918 E. Pleasant Run Rd, Ste 120, Cedar Hill. (972) 779.0300
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Friends and Community Gathered to Honor Cynt Marshall
DALLAS-- Community and business leaders recently gathered to celebrate Cynt Marshall’s retirement as Dallas Maverick’s CEO on Thursday, February 27 at Texas Capital in downtown Dallas.
Cynt made history as the first Black female to lead an NBA franchise when then-owner, Mark Cuban, asked her to take the helm in 2018, paving the way for transformative leadership in the league. The reception was hosted by some of Cynt’s close friends and colleagues: Peter Brodsky, Owner and Developer, The Shops at RedBird
• Shonn Brown, Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Heidelberg Materials North America
• Effie Dennison, Managing Director of Community Service, Texas Capital Bank
• The Honorable Helen Giddings, former Texas House Representative
• Laura Harris, Anchor/Reporter, NBC5
• Hattie Hill, President & CEO, Hattie Hill Enterprises
• Debra Hunter Johnson, CEO & Principal Consultant, Reciprocity Consulting Group, Inc.
• Caren Lock, Managing Director & Government Relations Officer, TIAA
• Janiece Evans-Page, CEO, Tides Network
• Mark Page, Senior Vice President, SoundThinking
• Dale Petroskey, President & CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber
• Amy M. Stewart, Founding Partner, Stewart Law Group PLLC
• Karen Hughes White, President & CEO, Texas Women’s Foundation
• Cheryl Polote-Williamson, Founder & CEO, Williamson Media Group LLC
The event was emceed by Host Committee member and NBC5 anchor, Laura Harris. Effie Dennison, Executive Vice President, Com-
munity Development and Corporate Responsibility of Texas Capital Bank, welcomed more than 100 attendees. She said, “Tonight, we have the incredible privilege of celebrating one of Dallas’ rare treasures— Cynt Marshall. Cynt’s leadership, vision and unwavering dedication have made a profound impact on our community, and we are be-
yond thrilled to recognize her remarkable contributions.” She was joined on stage with Jay Clingman, Managing Director and Head of Commercial Banking at Texas Capital. Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Dallas Assistant City Manager, read a resolution submitted by Dallas City Manager, Kim Tolbert, who could not attend due to business
travel. The Host Committee then presented Cynt with a cherished gift with personal pictures and memorabilia. They followed it with a toast given by Dallas Regional Chamber’s president, Dale Petroskey. His toast described Cynt in an acronym, “C is for charismatic; Y is for Cynt always saying “Yes!”; N is for never being pessimistic, and T
is for being a true friend to everyone present. Cheers!” Laura Harris concluded the program by saying, “We want to once again just send Cynt off with good vibes and the assurance that YOU’VE BEEN CHOSEN… chosen by God to be an incredible servant and steward in your community. We are just oh so thankful that you chose us.”
A Playmaker’s Holiday
Many show up to celebrate #88
By Eva D. Coleman Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Born on March 5, National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin celebrated his birthday among many friends at his sports bar, Playmakers 88 on March 7, 2025 in The Colony, Texas. The evening featured live music, deejay, a comedic roast and more for Irvin, featuring former players Drew Pearson, Charles Haley, Darryl “Moose” Johnston and others. It was a night to remember as many friends, national and local celebrities gathered in honor of the great #88.
NNPA Launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ Campaign to Spotlight Disparities in Media
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire
The NNPA World News app has unveiled the Missing & Black 2025 Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the glaring disparities in media coverage and law enforcement response to missing Black individuals. The campaign seeks to bring long-overdue visibility, resources, and justice to the thousands of missing Black children, women, and men whose cases are frequently overlooked. “With an alarming disparity in coverage and urgency between cases involving people of color and their white counterparts, this initiative calls for collective action to change the narrative and ensure that all missing persons in America receive the responsive attention that they deserve,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).
Statistics from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) reveal that Black people make up nearly 40% of all missing persons cases in the United States, despite representing just 14.4% of the national population, according to the Pew Research Center. Research consistently shows that cases involving missing Black individuals receive substantially less media coverage, resulting in fewer search efforts,
diminished resources, and a lower rate of case resolution. The NNPA said its Missing & Black 2025 Campaign plans to harness digital storytelling, social media outreach, and community partnerships to challenge implicit biases and elevate the urgency surrounding missing Black individuals. Supporters and interested participants can engage with the campaign by downloading the NNPA World News App, visiting BlackPressUSA.com, or following Black Press USA on social platforms using the hashtag #MissingandBlack2025.
“The Black community has to stop depending on mainstream white
media to fairly and consistently report on missing Black children, women, and men.” said Carolyn Davis, owner of CDAG International and the architect of the NNPA World News App and the Missing & Black 2025 Campaign. “It will never happen. We need to utilize our own resources and networks such as the NNPA to keep these missing individuals in the public eye so they will not be forgotten,” Davis continued. “We need to show the world that you don’t have to be a blonde, thin, White woman to be valued by society.”
Separate from this campaign, the Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
(BAMFI)—founded by Natalie Wilson and Derricka Wilson—continues its work to spotlight these cases.
In collaboration with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), BAMFI has launched a media task force to push for fair and balanced media coverage. “Our mission is to ensure that all missing persons, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or geography, receive equal media coverage,” said Natalie Wilson. “By working together with WABJ, we are creating a pathway for journalists to remove unintentional bias and establish a fairer, more consistent approach to reporting these cases.” Philip Lewis,
president of WABJ, stressed the urgency of actionable change. “This task force is about more than just words — it’s about action. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, we will empower journalists to eliminate disparities in coverage and create a more just and responsible media landscape,” Lewis said.
The NNPA campaign also seeks to engage high-profile figures like Roland Martin, D.L. Hughley, and Rickey Smiley to regularly highlight missing Black individuals, like the widespread attention given to white women. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, known for his dedication to racial justice issues, has expressed interest in addressing this crisis, having previously discussed the matter on Smiley’s show. “The case of Gabby Petito was turned into a national spectacle, complete with a movie. Meanwhile, missing Black women barely warrant a mention,” a campaign organizer noted. “It’s unacceptable, and this initiative is determined to change that.”
The NNPA campaign also seeks to make it commonplace for media personalities to mention missing Black individuals daily, aiming to shift the public’s awareness through repetition and sustained visibility. BlackPressUSA.com, which has run a series on missing Black and missing over the past six years, features missing Black individuals daily, offering a vital resource for families searching for answers.
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