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I Survived In Her Words Cheryl Gillespie FRIDAY • OCTOBER 18, 2024 •

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I SURVIVED

HON. COLIN ALLRED

When it comes to giving up the advantages assigned with “White Privilege,” you can be certain of one thing: they never will. General George Armstrong Custer was killed on June 25, 1876, in a battle with Sitting Bull and his Indian warriors...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and statistics indicate that one-third of Texas women will experience the trauma of being involved in a domestic violence relationship. I stand witness to that statistic because I am a survivor.

Voting is one of our most fundamental rights. It’s not just about having a say in the future of our country—it’s about honoring the legacy of those who fought and sacrificed so that we could have a voice...

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MY TRUTH by Cheryl Smith Publisher

Celebrating Women at New Hope I

t was Women’s Day at Dallas’ New Hope Baptist Church, last Sunday, October 13, 2024.

What a wonderful service and it wasn’t my first visit. New Hope happens to be one of the oldest Black churches in Dallas, Texas, and was at the top of the list of churches to visit as a new arrival.

Interestingly the significance of me being at that historic church at this celebration of women had a double meaning. My mother was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ where Cissy Houston was the longtime choir director and just this past week Ms. Houston joined our ancestors.

I was filled with so many emotions and then New Hope’s choir started to sing.

Let me tell you, I’ve heard Sondra Johnson sing before but the way she sang that day had me thinking something I have never thought — that I could sing.

The more she got into the song, the more I thought I could join in and sound just as good or better!

Fortunately for me and those in attendance, my rendition

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was drowned out by much better singers, and the accompanist.

Among the many thanks I gave on that day, standing in that sanctuary, I gave thanks for the wonderful spirit of those gathered under the leadership of Pastor Damien Williams and the awesomely inspiring and challenging message from Pastor Anna J. Lyons.

A Dallas native, who resides in Durham, North Carolina; Pastor Lyons is not for play play. Acknowledging her role as a PK - or Preacher’s Childin case you didn’t know, the Bishop College and Prairie View A&M University graduate candidly addressed the theme, “The Many Hats We Wear.”

She didn’t mince her words as she talked about the role of women and the many ways some have deviated from what is right and respectful.

She talked about manners, decorum, and how sometimes you have to call out, or address improper behavior.

Every man, woman, and child needs to hear her message, and take heed.

It was also great to hear all the accolades as the New Hope Baptist Church Woman of the

Pastor Anna J. Lyons

Year was introduced. Yes, Veronica Scallion is the type of member every church, organization, business, or family would love to have. She serves with a smile, is always polite, kind and humble, and to top things off, she can also cook!

What a wonderful way to celebrate women especially as

we prepare to vote at record numbers to put a woman in the White House.

Spending the morning with New Hope and feeling the love bestowed upon women was time well spent.

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The White Man’s Last Stand?

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BY VINCENT L. HALL

“To see those, those monkeys from those African countries—damn them, they’re still uncomfortable wearing shoes!” Nixon gave a huge laugh.

– Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon discussing Africa voting against the U.S. at the United Nations in 1971.

When it comes to giving up the advantages assigned with “White Privilege,” you can be certain of one thing: they never will.

General George Armstrong Custer was killed on June 25, 1876, in a battle with Sitting Bull and his Indian warriors at the Little Big Horn. This massacre has been called Custer’s Last Stand, but in many ways, it was Red Man’s last stand.

Today, Donald Trump represents the White man’s last stand, and the MAGA-dominated Republican Party is waging the battle against the browning of America, and the world!

The Republicans already had a lot of weapons in their arsenal. They mastered tactics like systematic gerrymandering of voting districts, reducing the hours and number of polling places.

They champion the tough talk on crime, immigration

and government intervention. If you don’t think removing straight-party ticket voting in Texas helped them, you don’t understand electoral politics.

They talk about immigration, but they never tax or punish the employers of the same people who are “taking jobs away from “Amuri-cans.”

They always have a hate campaign, but it is always pointed at non-White peoples.

Despite these and other tactics, America survived and flourished under its first Black president, and the Black woman who may succeed Biden shows signs of social promise.

All the aforementioned leads us to one crucial question: Could the “Trump/ Shay’D Vance” campaign be the latest White man’s last stand?”

MAGA is not new. It has some roots in the movement sparked under Nixon in the 1970s.

However, an article printed a few years ago in the N.Y. Times posed a scary proposition for White Nationalists; “Fewer Births Than Deaths Among Whites in Majority of U.S. States.”

It went on to unpack several salient points while it unravels a sudden social paranoia.

“The pattern started nearly two decades ago in a handful of states with aging White populations like Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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But fertility rates dropped drastically after the Great Recession, and mortality rates for whites who are not of Hispanic origin have been rising, driven partly by drug overdoses. That has put demographic change on a faster track. The list of states where white deaths outnumber births now includes North Carolina and Ohio.”

The study that generated these headlines also pointed to the high number of deaths among Whites from drug overdoses. This is right out of the White Nationalists textbook. Trumpism is a rearmed leftover dish that mixes hatred and racism with White grievance to form a toxic mix.

Just two years ago, a September 15, 2022, article appeared in the Texas Tribune.

The shocking results of a population study didn’t get picked up by any of the major news outlets in Texas.

“Hispanic Texans may now be the state’s largest demographic group, new census data shows. For years, the state’s Hispanic population has grown significantly faster than the white population.

The new census data is the first to reflect Texas passing a milestone in its cultural and political evolution.”

Caucasians throughout the world believe they are superior to all darker-skinned people. They have invested heavily in faulty research that supports their insecurity.

But the pathology of privilege shared by most White Americans far exceeds anything the Europeans can muster.

Trump won a technical electoral victory by inferring that he could take America back to the racial paradise it once had.

MAGA understands that a growing immigrant population coupled with an inability to grow the GOP could result in the need to share power.

They know that it requires having White’s in power to keep White Power! And suddenly, their world is growing darker quicker than they can keep up with.

Custer and company fared well with the systematic destruction of the Native Americans.

MAGA, with Donald Trump, is the White Man’s Last Stand, and they don’t take it lightly!

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, award winning columnist and a lifelong Drapetomaniac!

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I Survived

In Her Words

By Cheryl Gillespie October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and statistics indicate that one-third of Texas women will experience the trauma of being involved in a domestic violence relationship. I stand witness to that statistic because I am a survivor.

Survivors do not celebrate this month.

We acknowledge that many sisters suffer or will needlessly endure this trauma.

Trauma is a word that is often used and abused, like many women who suffer in disgrace and silence at the countless beatings, psychological abuse, and shame. Perhaps it’s asking how I got myself into this and how can I get out of this situation safely.

I got out, but yet I live in a prison of despair that creeps into my psychic memory every so often.

October is more than that for me; it is triumph over tragedy.

It may be tragic that I was an unwilling prisoner of domestic violence., but yet I triumphed. I have triumphed to tell my story today, and though it is painful for me to share the memories of the past, I do so because when you look at me, you will see an inner strength that all survivors have. It is the strength that Maya Angelou once said, “Still I Rise.”

American culture has conditioned us to believe that abusing women is acceptable. Whether it was Ralph Kramden who threatened to knock out Alice Kramden in every episode of The Honeymooners comedy show in the 1950s, or present-day rappers like Sean Combs who brutally assaulted Cassie, this behavior has not disappeared.

Domestic violence is not funny or cool.

We must put an end to it.

They are considering passing legislation such as Representative Colin Allred, (the current United States Senatorial

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candidate) Skills Against Violence Act that supports skills training and workforce development for survivors of gender-based violence.

This legislation includes survivors of domestic violence.

The Skills Against Violence Act is essential as women are often alone, and jobless, as they rise from the ashes to a better tomorrow.

There are indeed better tomorrows. These t o m o r ro w s mean relying on the hands of an unshakeable God who has me.

I have God, and he has me, and yes, I have a dog named Khloe (smile). October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I am a survivor.

HISTORIC VOTE Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 100 on October 1, 2024, voted on the first day of early voting, October 15th; fulfilling a wish he shared with his grandson, living long enough to vote for VP Kamala Harris for President.

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Hope Vance Demeanor didn’t Fool You at VP Debate OUR VOICES

BY JAMES B. EWERS JR. ED.D.

Grinning and smiling are tactics used by some to create an illusion. It is kind of like the devil in sheep’s clothing.

You know it’s the devil, but he just changed his image.

I watched some of the debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz on last week. Each time I tuned in, I saw Vance smiling and agreeing with Walz. When I saw that posture, I knew something was up.

The JD Vance America knows makes inappropriate and hurtful statements about women. The JD Vance the country knows is one who cannot come to grips with the fact that his running mate lost the 2020 presidential election.

I think JD is still shell shocked that Kamala Harris is the Democratic presidential candidate. Further stressing him out is the fact that his vice-presidential rival, Tim Walz is a former governor and is both well liked and well respected.

Going into the debate, his Republican Party suggested that Vance would hit a homerun in the square off against Mr. Vance. That prognostication did not happen. In baseball terms, he only hit a single. Polls from major sources said there was no clear winner. At best, JD Vance had a one-point advantage.

The Democratic Party has an increasing number of action groups. One of them is Republicans for Harris.

One of those Republicans is Liz Cheney. She said, “I don’t believe that we have the luxury of writing in candidates’ names, particularly in swing states. As a conservative, as someone who believes in and cares about the Constitution, I have thought deeply about this. And because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris.”

In a CBS poll, Vance was viewed attacking Kamala Harris. On the other side, Walz was seen as explaining his positions on the issues.

In my opinion that is not surprising. Since the GOP started with Trump and Vance, they have been long on fear and attacks. That is pretty much their go to move.

The Republican operatives told JD Vance to be more agreeable and show some compassion. Unlike former president Trump, Vance followed their advice. The CBS and CNN polls showed that to be true. Did JD Vance move the political needle in any way? I don’t think so.

Here’s why. It is a classic case of bait and switch. JD Vance baited the American people into thinking he was kind and empathetic. The day after the debate, he returned to his bland and insensitive self. Vance is simply an unfeeling character now.

I say now because I believe at one point in his life, he was a kinder and gentler person.

Mr. Trump gave him a script

and a persona to follow. He has followed it to a “T’’.

Because Mr. Vance tried to hoodwink America in the debate, it begs the question, can he be trusted? The answer of course is no. Would you vote for someone that you can’t trust? Character really does count in leadership. JD Vance wants to lead, but he’s only being led by Donald Trump.

Like you, I have watched enough of his television interviews to gain a perspective about him. He is inexperienced and not an effective communicator. America, can you see JD Vance being the vice president of our nation?

Of course, you can’t.

The weeks are drawing near as we approach the election day of November 5th. This will be a test of our democratic ideals. Will we uphold our democracy or succumb to tyranny?

The Democratic Party has an increasing number of action groups. One of them is Republicans for Harris. One of those Republicans is Liz Cheney. She said, “I don’t

believe that we have the luxury of writing in candidates’ names, particularly in swing states.

As a conservative, as someone who believes in and cares about the Constitution, I have thought deeply about this.

And because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris.”

If you are still undecided, listen to two things. First, listen to the many false statements made by Donald Trump every time he opens his mouth. Second, listen to a few of the lyrics of the song, Smiling Faces Sometimes. It goes, “smiling faces sometimes pretend to be your friend. Smiling faces show no traces of the evil that lurks within”.

Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr. is a longtime educator who hails from Winston Salem, N.C. Ewers is a life member of the NAACP and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

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Muslims say Harris best choice

By Dr. Sameer Ahmed

Special to Texas Metro News

The only prudent choice for the 2.1 million American-Muslims who reside in the United States in this year’s presidential election is to support and vote for Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.

A vote for a third party candidate, as suggested by some, is a wasted vote. Additionally, a vote for the Republican candidate and his running mate would be in the worst interests of American-Muslims as both are hostile to our presence in this country and would do all that they can to make our lives miserable.

Our support of Vice-President Harris, a principled and visionary public servant, will ensure that our community has influence in the White House.

Currently, there are 25 American-Muslims professionals in the Biden/ Harris White House. I believe that there will be more when Vice-President Harris is elected.

She will serve all of our country’s people.

It has been a certainty that occupants of the White House seek counsel and guidance from those groups and individuals that support

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them during election campaigns.

American-Muslims are three percent of the American population.

In close elections that is not insignificant.

People from all walks of life, political parties, faiths and ethnicities are supporting Vice-President Harris who has declared, “We are not going back!”

Our community must remember that when Donald Trump occupied the White House he attempted to ban and eliminate a Muslim presence in the United States.

Vice President Harris was one of those who adamantly opposed that draconian proposal.

The Vice President supports a ceasefire in the Middle East and has declared her support for an independent Palestinian state. The American-Muslim community must work with her to make that a reality.

We can start by actively supporting her and voting in overwhelming numbers all across America to make her the first woman and first person of Asian descent to occupy the White House, and lead the most powerful nation in the world!

American Muslim Democratic Caucus endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President The American Muslim Democratic Caucus proudly endorses Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz in their bid to become the next President and Vice President of the United States of America. Our future President and Vice President have articulated a vision for a world of peace and stability for all people, including those in Palestine. They have demonstrated an understanding of the human rights issues facing the region and a commitment to pursuing diplomatic solutions that prioritize human rights and lasting peace.

The Right to Vote is Protective of all Other Rights

By Colin Allred Voting is one of our most fundamental rights. It’s not just about having a say in the future of our country—it’s about honoring the legacy of those who fought and sacrificed so that we could have a voice.

As a voting rights lawyer, I’ve seen the impacts of voter suppression firsthand, and how deeply un-American it is when folks cannot vote because of arbitrary barriers put in place to make it harder.

I became a voting rights attorney because I believe the right to vote is preservative of all other rights. That’s why we cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. In Congress, I’ve been working to reinstate and modernize the Voting Rights Act to stop harmful voter suppression laws here in Texas and across the country.

To give more Texans a chance to participate in our democracy, we must expand early voting, make Election Day a federal holiday and take steps like same day voter registration that make voting more accessible, not create barriers that are harmful to our democracy.

I’ve introduced legislation that would ensure integrity in our elections and protect our election workers. I stand by the words of my hero, Congressman John Lewis who said “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.”

Despite these efforts, laws like S.B. 1 in Texas make it harder for Texans to vote by

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mail, limit the hours of early voting and have burdensome voter registration and voter ID provisions. This isn’t who we are as Texans. The Voting Rights Act, championed by the civil rights movement, was signed into law by a great Texan, President Lyndon B. Johnson.

I think about other Texas icons like the late, great Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who fought fearlessly for our democracy. She never shied away from challenging those who wanted to silence our communities and take away folks’ voices in our democracy. She said it best: “What the people want is very simple—they want an America

as good as its promise.”

To live up to that promise, we must do better.

Ted Cruz wants to take our democracy backward, as we all saw on January 6 when he tried to overturn a free and fair election and disregard the will of the American people.

Ted Cruz supports restrictive laws based on fear tactics about widespread voter fraud. He doesn’t understand and doesn’t care that voting is a cornerstone of our democracy, and he is trying to strip away our hard-won rights.

History has shown us that elections can be decided by just a handful of votes.

Yet in Texas, only 42 per-

cent of eligible voters turned out in 2022 and Texas sadly consistently ranks towards the bottom in the country in turnout numbers.

We have less than a month to turn out our family and friends and ensure every eligible Texan casts their ballot.

It’s time to make a plan to vote, especially at a moment where folks like Ted Cruz want to threaten the principles our country was founded on.

I often say if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.

Voting is our power and our voice. Let’s use it.

Congressman Colin Allred is a candidate for the U. S. Senate.

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I Am Addicted, and I Say Have Joy for

Kamala BIG MAMA SAID BY TERRY ALLEN Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, the pillar of faith and wisdom in our family, shared the kind of life advice that cut through confusion and lit the way forward.

In her own joyful spirit, she declared, *“I am addicted, and I say have joy for Kamala,”* echoing the confidence and enthusiasm she felt watching Kamala Harris rise to the Vice Presidency.

Big Mama’s joy, like that spoken of by Bebe and CeCe Winans in their song, “Addic-

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tive Love,” serves as both a motivator and a reminder of the unique joy that can drive us toward new possibilities just as Harris has stated.

It is Freedom Joy. The lyrics ring out, “All I wanna do is just explain why we feel the way we do… what a joy to share with you.”

In the same way, Big Mama shared her deep joy for the advancements she witnessed, from her civil rights-era beginnings to today’s monumental steps. This joy crosses generations and compels us toward positive change, giving us a vision of a “new place called Kamalot”—a land where justice, equity, and community spirit thrive.

Throughout our history,

we’ve seen this joy in action, a powerful force uniting people across ages and backgrounds for the common good.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott was one such example where, inspired by the collective joy and hope for freedom, multiple generations banded together, paving the way for change. The March on Washington brought young and old alike, each adding strength to the vision of equality and justice.

And, most recently, the Black Lives Matter movement bridged generations, where shared joy for dignity and justice moved people across the nation to demand lasting change.

Big Mama’s legacy, like

the love Bebe and CeCe sing about, is uplifting and endless. It calls us to embrace this joy in our own lives, to seek out this “addictive love” and let it fuel us toward change.

As Bebe and CeCe sing, “See, I’m lost without it… this love takes me higher.”

Let us be unafraid to sing our own song, carrying Big Mama’s joy forward, and building a brighter, kinder world together and call it Kamalot!

Email me your thoughts at terryallenpr@gmail.com Terry Allen is an award-winning media professional, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is also the founder of City Men Cook and 1016 Media.

Reach him at terryallenpr@gmail.com

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Annual Women’s Day Celebration

New Hope Baptist Church held it’s Annual Women’s Day Celebration with Pastor Anna J. Lyons, Founder and CEO of Women of Triumph Ministry International Inc in Durham NC. with the message of the day.

Theme: Women of New Hope: “The Many Hats We Wear” Scripture: Proverbs 31:13-24 Special Recognition: Community Service Award for Excellence in Journalism - Cheryl Smith Special Presentation: New Hope Baptist Church Woman of the Year - Veronica Scallion FRIDAY • OCTOBER 18, 2024 •

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Listeners all in for MC Lyte’s new project

By Eva D. Coleman

Lifestyle & Culture Editor Photos: Crystal Chatmon Photography

The vibe was smooth and the room was filled with appreciation and respect for MC Lyte. The famed rapper was in Arlington at Beale Street Live & Lounge to present her latest project, 1 of 1, on her birthday, Oct. 11.

The event featured music and conversation during a live interview conducted by Smooth R&B 105.7’s KJ Midday. There were many smiles and nods for the continuous talents of the legendary female emcee.

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The Dallas Metroplex Chapter of Blacks in Government hosted FAITH IN ACTION - The Church Leading the Fight for Civil Rights from the Sanctuary to the Streets, Monday, October 14 at Friendship-West Baptist Church.

The panel discussion was moderated by Casey Thomas II, First Vice President of the Texas State Conference of NAACP Chapters and

the panel consisted of Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors; Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church; and Shirley A. Jones, ESQ., National President of Blacks in Government, Inc. The evening also featured the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee, who at 98 years old, is still a precinct chair.

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HBCU football coach claims NCAA is ‘about making money’ amid national letter of intent ruling

By Chris Stevens HBCU Sports

Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor had several thoughts during Monday’s SWAC Coaches’ press conference about the NCAA’s decision to discontinue the National Letter of Intent program.

According to Maynor, this would be a major issue for AAMU and other HBCU athletics programs.

“If they sign with us, it’s not binding. So, if they sign with us and then if one of the bigger schools’ kids go somewhere else, then they’ll say, that kid we were looking at who signed with A&M, let’s go back and offer him again,” Maynor explained. “Then they

offer him again, and he leaves us. The NCAA claims to be for the student-athletes, wanting them to graduate, but everything they’re doing is nothing conducive to graduating.

You’re letting guys transfer every year. If a guy transfers four

or five times, how is he going to graduate? He’s not going to graduate on time. They’re about making money.”

Maynor went on to say that the contract model that the NCAA is considering could be helpful in terms of recruiting,

even if some negotiating will be required.

“I think a contract is kind of what you need like the NLI. You’ve gotta sign for one year, two years, three years,” he said. “If we say, ‘Hey, we want you to sign for two years,’ and a kid says, ‘I only want to sign for one,’ then I’m moving on because I don’t want a kid that’s only going to be here for one year.

That’s telling me already that you’re not about playing football. You’re about seeing how much money you can make. Now I can recruit the kind of kid I want, a kid who wants to be a part of something at A&M, instead of looking for a handout or what can you do for me.”

2024 HBCU Homecoming Dates HOME TEAM Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Albany State University Alcorn State University Allen University Benedict College Bethune Cookman University Bluefield State University Bowie State University Central State University Clark Atlanta University Delaware State University Edward Waters University Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University Florida A&M University

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AWAY TEAM Bethune Cookman University Florida A&M University Morehouse College University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Central State University Miles College Jackson State University Kentucky Christian University Bluefield State University Clark Atlanta University Miles College Saint Francis (PA) Allen University Lincoln University -Pennsylvania Shaw University Texas Southern University

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HOME TEAM Florida Memorial University Fort Valley State University Grambling State University Hampton University Howard University Jackson State University Johnson C. Smith University Kentucky State University Lane College Lincoln University -Missouri Lincoln University -Pennsylvania Miles College Mississippi Valley State University Morehouse College Morgan State University Morris Brown College Norfolk State University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Central University Paul Quinn College Prairie View A&M University Savannah State University Shaw University South Carolina State University Tennessee State University Texas Southern University Tuskegee University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Maryland Eastern Shore Virginia State University Virginia Union University West Virginia State University Wiley College Winston-Salem State University Xavier University of Louisiana

AWAY TEAM Ava Maria Allen University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Elon Tennessee State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Shaw University Lane College Central State University Lincoln University of California Bluefield State University Central State University Bethune Cookman University Fort Valley State University Lincoln University -Pennsylvania N/A Howard University Hampton University Morgan State University Arlington Baptist Texas A&M Commerce Lane College Livingstone College Delaware State University Eastern Illinois University Virginia University of Lynchburg Miles College Mississippi Valley State University Penn State Schuylkill Bowie State University Bluefield State University Concord University Arkansas Baptist Fayetteville State University Alcorn State University

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IN MEMORIAM Robert Adame Moreno, Jr. Robert A. Moreno was born on March 20, 1962, in Austin, Texas. He passed away on October 3, in Austin, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto Moreno, Sr. and Anita Herrera; siblings, Pedro Moreno, and Rachael Moreno.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Moreno; children, Nicolas Moreno, Sabrina Taylor and husband Mi-

chael; siblings, Mary Ramon, Virginia Sanchez, Angel Martinez, O’delia Gonzales, Caroline Astran; grandchildren, Gabriella Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Grant Taylor, Jack Taylor, John Taylor, Victoria Moreno, Sophia Moreno, Jeramie Romo, Jaden Mireles, Cortez Mireles and children’s mother, Veronica Romo and many other loving family and friends.

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ADHD Awareness LGBTQ+History Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month National Book Month Socktober

17 Spirit Day Chase Entrepreneur Series, -“How to do Business with Chase.” The Chase Supplier Diversity team will discuss how to be successful in this area. from 11:45a-1p. Oak Cliff Community Center Branch, 3929 S. Polk St. Dallas. *** Dallas Career Fair By Choice Career Fairs You’ll meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the area’s top employers. 11 am-2 pm, at DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington DFW South 1507 N. Watson Rd Arlington. https://bit.ly/3zxRx25

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The Inner City Coffee Exchange invites high school dropouts, students with behavioral problems in school and those teenagers who are struggling in life to take full advantage of this amazing opportunity at the Youth Coffee Expo at 10am in the Kirk Franklin Chapel at the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church 2864 Mississippi Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76104. *** High School Homecoming A Night to Remember

by LaTarsha Towers, 50 Shades of Slay Productions Get ready for the ultimate night of fun and memories at our Homecoming event - it’s gonna be lit!

6400 Maple Avenue #850, Dallas, 6-10 pm. Tickets: Eventbrite https://bit.ly/4h3Cjmn *** The Vista Bank Academy and incredible partners SDFP Innovation Center and Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast today (and every third Friday) from 8-9am. at the Vista Bank Financial Literacy Center at 3225 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Link to register: https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcPyIWSNU1CLdYJzW7tg11uRFxSZw9aUFjXNY3Q85sZ1g9Tw/ viewform?fce_id=edbf237d-413f-423b-a5ad-d5ffe23e677a *** Artist Lounge by Red Room Dallas A monthly gathering designed to celebrate and nurture diverse forms of artistry. Each month, they delve into different artistic mediums, providing a vibrant space for creatives to connect, learn, and showcase their talents from 8 pm-12 am, at RedRoom Dallas Creative Art Studio 1409 Botham Jean Boulevard 216 Dallas. Tickets: $25.00 https://bit.ly/47Vj0aG ***

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NAREB Dallas Monthly meeting -- “Building Black Wealth While We Collaborate” at Lubys, 5600 S. Hampton Road at 8:30 am. Join Sheila Lucas - NAREB Dallas President

Cheryl Magazine presents Women of Influence, The Statler Dallas, 1914 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201 - 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail

Homecoming at Paul Quinn

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*** 11th Annual Bill Blair Day Celebration -Celebrate A Legends Birthday! FREE!!! Guest speakers, vendors (food, accessories, and clothes) bounce houses face paintings horseback rides, and more at William Blair, Jr. Park 3000 Rochester St. Dallas. at noon.

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Last Day to Apply for a Mail Ballot NAACP 47th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration - 6:45 pm at 1301 Houston St. Fort Worth Tarrant County Branch - NAACP The Village Presents - A Murder Mystery Dinner.

Step back into the 90s for a night of murder, mystery, and mayhem at Good Riddance: A 90s-Themed Murder Mystery Dinner! Drey Hotel 5630 Village Glen Drive Dallas, TX 75206 at 6:15pm

27 Kirk Franklin Reunion Tour 2024 by Dickies Arena, Live Nation Concerts and Kirk Franklin. 7 pm at Dickies Arena 1911 Montgomery St. Fort Worth.

Tickets at Ticketmaster https://bit.ly/3XTgLjg Pastor T.L. & First Lady Ruth Brown at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, 9550 Shepherd Rd, Dallas, TX 75243 at 10:30 am

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Fall Faith & Family Festival – Community Block Party by Friendship-West Baptist Church This festival is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of our community. 6 to 9 pm. at 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas. Tickets: https://bit.ly/4gMVRLs.

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Joy & Pain All White Day Party For Frankie Beverly by Aubrey Presley -- Balloon Release & Sing-Along Tribute to Frankie Beverly* Expect: Amazing Cocktails, Good Food, Games, Vendors and Sing-Along.

CeeZoos 2910 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, from 2 to 7 pm Reserve table or get tickets at (214) 296-7355

*** Divas Music Bingo by Headtilt! Grab your babes and join us for Music Bingo! Complete with 4 rounds of fabulous prizes and craft cocktails. Show up in your best costume for a chance to win a secret costume contest prize. Saturday from 8-10 pm, at Sweet Tooth Hotel 1511 Elm S #100 Dallas. Bingo tickets are $15.00. https://bit.ly/3Y7gCdm

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*** Buy Local For Oak Cliff, every first Saturday, 10am2pm at 907 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas. Find out more at foroakcliff.org/farmers-market Native American Heritage Month

5 ELECTION DAY WE VOTE WE WIN 6 Fort Worth Feast of Sharing – 12th Annual Holiday Dinner 3 to 7 p.m., Dickies Arena (Lower level – southeast side of arena)1911 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Where you can find Texas Metro News/Garland Journal Balch Spring: • Walmart: Lake June Rd. Carrollton: • Texaco: 2680 Old Denton Rd. • 7-Eleven: 3700 Old Denton Rd. & Trinity Mill Rd. • Texaco: Old Denton Rd./ Rosemeade Pkwy.

• Josey Ranch Library: 1700 Keller Springs Coppell: • North Lake College: 101 S. Royal Lane Dallas: • Tom Thumb Supermarket: S. Hampton Rd. • Valero: West Jefferson St. • Fiesta Supermarket: West Jefferson St. • Valero: Marsalis and I-35 Stemmons Fwy. • Oak Cliff Municipal: East Jefferson St. • 7-Eleven: Marsalis and 8th St. • Shell Station: 8th Street & I-35 • Exxon / Sonic: Riverfront Blvd.

• The Black Academy of Arts & Letter: S. Griffin St. • K&T Smokes & More: Corinth & Morrell • Shamrock Gas: Corinth & Morrell • Exxon on Lancaster Rd & Saner • Convenience Store Marsalis & Saner • Smokey John’s BBQ: Mockingbird Lane • Blue Bros. Restaurant: Mockingbird Lane • IHOP Restaurant: Mockingbird Lane • 7-Eleven: Gaston Ave. & Haskell St. • The Volunteer Center: Live Oak & Liberty St. • Walmart Stores: Retail Road • Hamilton Baptist Church:

Schroeder Lane • Tom Thumb: E. Lovers Lane • 7-Eleven: Skillman Blvd. & Loop 12 • Chevron / McDonalds: N. Central Expressway • Walmart Stores: N. Central Expressway • 7-Eleven: N. Central Expressway • Walmart: Northwest Hwy. @ Skillman • Wash & Dry: Skillman @ Audelia Downtown Dallas: • Hall’s Honey Fried Chicken: Med Dist Dr & I-35 • Marriott: North Stemmons Freeway & I-35 • Happy Mart & McDonald’s: N. Stemmons Fwy. • DoubleTree Hilton on Market Center Blvd.

• Best Western: Market Center Blvd.

• Courtyard by Marriott: Market Center Blvd.

• Comfort Inn & Suites: N. Stemmons Fwy. • Home Suites Hilton: N. Stemmons Fwy. • Embassy Suites: N. Stemmons Fwy. • Extended Stay: N. Stemmons Fwy. • Holiday Inn: N. Stemmons Fwy. • 7-Eleven: N. Stemmons Fwy. South Dallas/Oak Cliff: • DJ’s Blackjack Pizza: MLK Blvd.

• 2 Podners Restaurant: R. B. Cullum Blvd.

• Elaine’s Jamaican Restaurant: MLK Blvd.

• Aunt Irene’s Kitchen: Malcolm X Blvd.

• Martin Luther King Center: MLK Blvd.

• SouthSide on Lamar: S. Lamar St. • Fiesta Supermarket: R. B.

Cullum & MLK Blvd.

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.: MLK Blvd.

• Muhammad Mosque on MLK Blvd.

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. on MLK Blvd.

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. MLK Blvd.

• 7-Eleven: Ledbetter & Bonnie View Rd. • Valero Gas: Ledbetter & Bonnie View Rd. • CostPlus/CashSaver: Ledbetter & Lancaster Rd. • Hall’s Honey Fried Chicken: S. Lancaster Rd. • Lounas Convenience Store: S. Lancaster Rd. • Convenience Store: Lea Crest Dr. & S. Lancaster Rd. • Dunbar US Post office: Kiest Blvd.

• Black and Clark Funeral Home: S. Illinois Ave. • Texaco Station: S. Illinois Ave. • EatZone Restaurant: S. Illinois Ave. • Pan-African Connection: Ann Arbor Rd. Plaza • Convenience Store: Ann Arbor Rd. Plaza • 99-cents Convenience: Ann Arbor Rd. Plaza • Papa Mart: Overton Rd. & Ramona • Bank of America: S. Lancaster & Overton Rd. • Fiesta Supermarket: S. Lancaster & Kiest Blvd.

• Family Dollar: S. Lancaster Rd. & Illinois Ave. • TacoMart: S. Lancaster Rd & Overton Rd. • Wing Daddy Restaurant: S. Lancaster Rd. & Overton Rd. • 7-Eleven: S. Lancaster Rd. and Overton Rd. • Louisiana Catfish: Stuart Simpson & Bonnie View Rd. • Save U More Supermarket: Stuart Simpson Rd. • Valero Gas: Stuart Simpson Rd.

• Exxon Convenience: Stuart Simpson Rd. • Sweet Georgia Brown Restaurant: Ledbetter & Bonnie View Rd. • Wells Fargo Bank: Hampton Rd. • Glen’s Kitchen: Camp Wisdom Rd. • South Dallas Cafe: Camp Wisdom Rd. • Popeyes Exxon: S. Lancaster Rd. • Cash Saver/Cost Plus: W. Camp Wisdom Rd. West Dallas: • Jerry’s Mart: Westmoreland Rd. • Circle K: Westmoreland & S. Hampton Rd. • 7-Eleven: Westmoreland & S. Hampton Rd. • CostPlus Cash Saver: S.Hampton Rd. • 7-Eleven: S. Hampton Rd. DeSoto/Lancaster: • Walmart on Beltline Rd & I-35 • 7-Eleven: Beltline Rd. • DeSoto Grocery: Beltline Rd. • Tom Thumb: Pleasant Run Rd. • DeSoto Convenience Store: Pleasant Run Rd. • B&B Tax: Pleasant Run Rd. Duncanville: • WinCo Food Stores: I-67 • Hilton Express: I-67 • Louisiana Fried Chicken: W. Wheatland Rd. • Louisiana Catfish: East Danieldale Road & I-67 • Shell Gas: I-67 and E. Danieldale Rd. • Pantera Convenience: I-67 & E. Danieldale Rd.

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ARRESTED

E F I L HE IS A SERIAL RAPIST

He targeted members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. but this is more than about a sorority.

We’re talking about a community.

Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? Will it matter when it is your sister, mother, aunt or grandmother or maybe YOU?

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