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Roland Parrish a true servant leader
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Sen.-Elect Angela Alsobrooks had a poignant message during the Win with Black Women call on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
As she and Sen.-Elect Lisa Blunt Rochester prepare to become only the 4th and 5th Black female senators to serve in the U.S. Senate she expressed the importance of us investing in collective power, collective strategy, and collective action.
I urge you to go to www. winwithBlackwomen.org and check out what’s going on and learn about this wonderful movement.
Praising the work of the
Family, friends, employees, and supporters traveled from near and far to celebrate the 2024 Linz honoree, businessman Roland Parrish.
During an emotional program that featured a video and remarks from many who benefited from his benevolence, attendees learned more.
Parrish, who was praised for his wonderful life of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, community service, philanthropy, and solid spiritual foundation.
He was the 95th recipient of this award, nominated by the Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson, who unfortunately transitioned on December 31, 2023.
The two had a mutual respect for one another.
A highlight of the event was a fireside chat with the multi-talented Lady Jade; where at one point Mr. Parrish became emotional as he shared stories about his upbringing and the men in life who helped shape him into the man he is. See page 8
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and a host of elected officials, public servants, and citizens will officially open the new state-of-theart Mesquite Government Center facility at 500 S. Galloway Avenue at 10 o’clock on Friday, November 15, 2024.
In 1962, Dallas County, seeking to serve its citizens better, constructed a court building at 823 North Galloway in Mesquite, Texas, and in 1986, expanded its footprint to include a 4,000 square-foot tax office, which is the third busiest of the seven offices it
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Pryors honored during New Birth MBC’s Founder’s Day Celebration
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New Birth Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Founder’s Day on Sunday, November 10, 2024, during the 10:30 AM Worship Service. The Theme for this year’s celebration was: “Built Unbreakable: The Legacy Was, Is and Will Be.”
In late 1962, Rev. George W. Pryor acknowledged his call to the ministry. On November 11, 1964, he along with his wife and 13 other family members and friends, united to organize New Birth Baptist Church, 444 W. Ledbetter Drive in Dallas, TX.
During his leadership, Sis. Alma Pryor served in various roles, notably as the Director of the Children’s Church Ministry.
She has made this her life’s work. During the early years, she provided the church’s necessary
financial support by sponsoring the Kings and Queens Pageant. For many years, she served as President of the Metropolitan Ministers Wives.
Pastor George W. Pryor was world-renowned: recognized for outstanding community leadership by Gov. Ann Richards, recipient of the Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Living Legend by The Dallas Morning News, President of Dallas Baptist Ministers Union, President of North Texas Regional Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas and Moderator of the Dallas Regional District Association.
Southern Bible Institute honored him as a Great Cloud of Witnesses Inductee and distinguished him as Pastor of the Century during the institution’s 90th Anniversary. Because of his commitment and ministry to the community, Dr. Pryor was recognized by the City of Dallas and the name of Village Fair Place, between Village Fair Drive and Ledbetter Drive, was renamed Pastor Pryor Drive.
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Sen. Laphonza Butler, Sen.-Elect Angela Alsobrook, and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester on the #winwithBlackwomen call, Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Rev. George W. and First Lady Alma Pryor
Roland Parrish, who owns more than two dozen McDonald’s franchise restaurants, poses for a photo in front of one of his restaurants on Preston Road, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Dallas. Chitose Suzuki / Dallas Morning News Staff Photographer
Dallas Wings Announce New GM, Front Office Personnel Promotions
By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor
A month after missing the playoffs and firing its head coach, the Dallas Wings on Friday announced new hires in its restructured front office including naming a new General Manager and Basketball Operations head and promoting two internal employees to top positions.
Curt Miller, the 2017 WNBA Executive of the Year and two-time Coach of the Year (2017, 2021) was announced as the team’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager.
Miller comes to the Wings after two years as head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks. Prior to his time in LA, Miller spent seven seasons with the Connecticut Sun, serving as both GM and head coach.
In addition to the hiring of Miller, front office promotions of Travis Charles and Jasmine Thomas were announced.
Charles, who previously served as the Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, was promoted to Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager. He just concluded his 11th season with the organization, overseeing all logistics and strategy for basketball operations in video, scouting and travel.
Thomas, who was promoted to Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, recently wrapped up her first season in the Wings’ front office and sidelines as Director of Player Programs and Development Coach. In her role with the Wings, Thomas focused on on-court skill development while also working on programs centered around player services and support, including but not limited to career development, mentorship and philanthropic interests. Thomas had a highly decorated 13-year WNBA playing career, scoring 3,862 points and
registering 1,477 assists. The Duke University graduate was a five-time WNBA All-Defensive Team member while playing under Curt Miller during her final eight WNBA seasons. Recognized as one of the most community-focused and socially engaged professional athletes, Thomas is a two-time recipient of the WNBA Community Assist Award having
been honored by the League in both 2019 and 2021.
One of Miller’s first priorities as GM with the Wings will be the hiring of the team’s new head coach. The Wings parted ways with previous head coach Latricia Trammell after only two years. The Wings have had six coaches in 7 years.
Trammell went 31-49 in two sea-
sons with the Dallas Wings, including 2-3 in playoff appearances. In 2024, the Wings finished with a 9-31 record and in 11th place in the standings, missing the postseason for the first time since 2020.
New GM Miller will also have to prepare for the upcoming WNBA Expansion Draft, which is scheduled for Dec. 6. Prior to that event, the Wings
will learn its draft position in the 2025 WNBA Draft during a live draft special to be aired on ESPN on Nov. 17. In part due to a pick-swap right with the Chicago Sky, the Wings can do no worse than selecting third in the 2025 Draft.
“The potential of the Dallas Wings is immeasurable,” said Miller. “With a new arena and practice facility on the horizon, a talented roster which is impactful both on the court and in the community, exciting positioning in the upcoming draft, a passionate and loyal fanbase, a fully invested ownership group, and a dedicated front office staff, now is the time for the Wings.
“As a veteran head coach and GM in the WNBA, I’m looking forward to bringing my experience, passion, and leadership to Texas while we strive to hang a WNBA Championship Banner in Dallas.”
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General Manager Curt Miller
DABSN White Coat Ceremony
Congratulations to Taylor Barnes on receiving her white coat during the Baylor University Distance Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (DABSN) White Coat Ceremony on Oct. 31, 2024 in the Ruth Chapel of Criswell College in Dallas. Taylor is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and is excited to begin her nursing career!
Ed Bell Construction Company An Equal Opportunity Employer
November 1, 2024
Ed Bell Construction Company An Equal Opportunity Employer
November 1, 2024
Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing business in the North Texas market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, Dallas County Public Works, and the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson, and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong backlog of work in the highway market locally.
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing business in the North Texas market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, Dallas County Public Works, and the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson, and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong backlog of work in the highway market locally.
• CDL Drivers (Haul Truck)
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Rate: Negotiable
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Must have own transportation.
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Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending on position)
Physical and Drug Screen Required
• Laborer (Paving, Structures)
Must have a Clear Background
• Motor Grader Operator (Earthwork)
Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs.)
Must APPLY IN PERSON at 10605 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75220 from 7am-11am Mon-Fri.
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There Must be 50 Ways!
By Vincent L. Hall
There must be 50 ways to explain why all that love for Kamala Harris dissipated. This column needs to be longer to get to the 50 reasons, but I got a few.
My headline is not original. “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover” was a 1976 Billboard topping hit by Paul Simon. Folklorists and Baby Boomers that made it popular swear that the song is rooted in the divorce from Simon’s first wife, Peggy Harper. A divorce of sorts can partly explain the loss the Dem-
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The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and national antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.
“The problem is all inside your head,” she said to me, “The answer is easy if you take it logically I’d like to help you in your struggle to be free There must be fifty ways to leave your lover.”
Paul Simon, 1976
ocrats suffered on Tuesday. In 2020, Biden beat Trump with 81 million plus voters; Kamala lost to Trump after registering a mere 69 million votes. Trump lost one million votes, while the Democrats lost 12 million.
That’s a divorce. What happened? Well, I have a few theories, and mine are probably about as valuable as the knucklehead opinion pimps you tune into on cable news networks.
Some of us are pissed that CNN and “Jake Snapper” led a calculated campaign to remove Joe Biden from the process. It was an orchestrated and coordinated coup. History will reflect that Biden is a great statesman and a sincere politician. Hooray for Kamala, but Joe didn’t deserve that.
There’s plenty of blame going to a number of voter groups. Let’s begin with Latino males who, by way of exit polls, appear to be the first plaintiff group. They voted 65% Democrat in 2020, but just 53% last week. Democrats also lost White women and younger voters in terms of gross votes.
What we don’t fully know is which group in the Lati-
no consortium defected and left the family. Latinos are as divergent in subgroups as Black people are in skin tone. Was it the East Coast Latino men or Southern? Were they Mexican, Cuban, or Puerto Rican?
Then there is the Evangelical Church. I don’t use the term Evangelical Christians because, frankly, their God ain’t my God.
But let’s start with Donnie Swaggart and his assault on the “Black Church.” This term he used without pointing out the historical truth that the Black church was invented by the White church. White Christians did not allow Blacks in their church. And by the way, that’s also how we got Black colleges, Black music, and any other American institution that starts with Black.
What I don’t understand about Swaggart is how he is allowed to call out the Black church with Black folks sitting in his congregation. When the American media exposed his daddy’s fondness for prostitutes, the Black people in his congregation stood by him. But I guess Donnie doesn’t feel like he owes any allegiance to those
same people.
And finally, to the dark truth...White folks are scared as hell! No pun intended. Not all of them, just the ones who enjoy the trappings of White privilege. Trump bragged about the “weave,” which he uses as a means of obscuring a natural cognitive decline that he suffers from. Like every other 80-year-old he suffers from CRS. (Can’t Remember Sh!t!)
But when you “weave” the dark dystopian rhetoric he blended with a side order of hatred, fear, and grievance, you understand why Red State and rural voters get caught up. They actually believe that the “meth heads” they live with are less threatening than the “crackheads” living in the “urban jungle!”
Listen to the code. They are invading us. They are conquering small communities. They are spending your tax dollars on them. They are killing our citizens. They are
rioting and taking over cities. They ruined Detroit. They are taking your jobs!
But after the whimsical weave, he has one solitary answer. I can fix it.
I can make America Great Again. I can defend you, and I will protect the women whether they want me to or not! White women in Blue State America were clutching their pearls, while White women in Red States were fastened to his every word and sentiment for dear life.
There must be 50 ways to leave your lover, but what we did to Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton before her was illogical and detestable. The only constant and saving grace in the entire analysis is that Black women stayed the course.
A long-time Texas Metro News columnist, Dallas native Vincent L. Hall is an author, writer, awardwinning writer, and a lifelong Drapetomaniac.
The Illusion of Allyship. White Women, Your Yard Signs Mean Nothing to Me
By Dawn Montgomery
Political yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more White women would stand with us. Exit polls, however, told a different story. Despite overwhelming displays of support, more White women still chose to vote for the convicted felon, reality TV star, and rapist. White women answered the call but left us hanging at the polls.
A Familiar Disappointment
I live in DeKalb County, Georgia, and the abundance of Harris-Walz yard signs could’ve fooled me. But I’ve seen this before, back when Stacey Abrams ran for governor.
White women showed up, put up signs, attended rallies, knocked on doors, and phonebanked.
Yet, when it came time to vote, they let us down—not once but twice. I’ve been here for over 15 years, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s that political signs are symbols without weight.
In every election, I’ve talked with White women. Most aren’t the primary earners in their families and vote along party lines, aligning with the preferences of their fathers and husbands. These conversations reveal a reluctance to break from tradition, even when their votes affect women and certainly when their votes impact the lives of people who look like me.
The
Illusion of Solidarity—Symbols Are Not Enough
On social media, I’m seeing White women posting pictures of blue bracelets to “prove” they didn’t vote for Trump. “The blue bracelets are something White women are wear-
ing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye.
These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.
I’ve seen Black Lives Matter signs and black squares posted on Instagram to “prove” support for Black people, but we now know that was a lie, too. Will those same people who claimed Black lives mattered now take down their Harris-Walz signs and show
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their true selves?
Navigating these truths is a daily struggle for me—professionally and socially. White women often misuse their privilege, supporting us only when it’s convenient. Seeing overqualified Black women sabotaged or abandoned by White women at critical moments is a constant emotional challenge. It’s exhausting to live with this reality, especially when solidarity seems like something they pick up and discard at will.
One clever campaign ad from Harris-Walz that spoke directly to White women. “Your Vote, Your Choice” emphasized that their vote was
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private—independent of their household situation. Another was from Olivia Howell Dreizen, the “Vote Without Fear” campaign, which empowered women to consider the greater impact of their choices. But it seems many still couldn’t choose the roadmap to freedom—even when it was handed to them.
A Call for Action Beyond Words
White women, I want to believe you care, but actions speak louder than yard signs, bracelets, or Instagram posts.
Show up in our communities, advocate in your workplaces, and stand up to dismantle the structures that uphold white supremacy. Only through real action will we know where you stand. If you choose not to act, we see you—and we know exactly where you stand. Good luck these next four years.
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Roger, Troy, Emmitt, Charles, Michael, Drew or any Cowboy legend. Somebody needs to lock Micah Parsons in a room, dare him to move and teach him what it means to be a leader. What he said after the game about McCarthy goes beyond explanation. I’ve never seen such a level of public disrespect for any professional or even collegiate coach.
Mike McCarthy was doomed headed into this season by the actions and inactions of Cowboy brass and the departure of veteran talent, some to Washington. Ok, maybe he’s not Reid, Tomlin, Jimmy, Landry or Shula. But he’s got something Micah may never have: class and a championship ring. Parsons went several games before injury with feeble stat lines and disappeared in games last year. Now he’s fragged the organization for the season. Jerry, step up! Love Parsons enough to sit him down a game for conduct unbecoming to the team!! Now is the occasion for a timely SHUT UP AND PLAY!
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Kelvin Bass Dallas
Do Morals, Values Matter anymore in the USA?
OUR VOICES
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
“Do what you want to do” is a line from a song many years ago. It kind of speaks to having a loose code of standards and behaviors. This looseness of mind, body and soul has creeped into our America, in my view.
Thankfully, many of us have held onto the system of right and wrong that our loved ones taught us.
Unfortunately, too many of us have fallen off the table of right and wrong into a trough of incivility and decadence. Will we ever return to good, and right?
The 2024 presidential election is over. Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris and will soon be-
come president of the USA in January. These are simply the facts.
Vice President Kamala Harris and\or her team will not be filing any lawsuits claiming the election was stolen. Neither will they be contacting any state official saying they need a certain number of votes to become president.
That is not the way democracy works.
President Joe Biden has already stated there will be a peaceful transfer of power. Isn’t that the way it should be? That wasn’t the way it was handled after the 2020 election. Mr. Trump made a spectacle of the process. Don’t forget January 6.
When Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance take their respective positions in the White House, what will happen? Will anyone benefit other than the super wealthy? Will others be an afterthought and just forgotten about? I guess we will
have to wait and see.
Will the US Department of Education be dissolved? Will we have to work longer before we retire? Will diversity, equity and inclusion programs in corporate America be dismantled? What role will Project 2025 have in legislative matters?
These questions will need to be answered.
This was an important election in the history of our country as it had a former president and a sitting vice president. Credentials and character played an extremely important role in my choosing the next president to lead our country.
I guess, for some, you could debate and quibble over credentials. After all, Mr. Trump was the president, so his credentials did win him the White House for four years. You can’t deny those facts. What he did while he was there is another story and quite questionable.
Come Correct or
By Terry Allen
In our family, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen was a pillar of wisdom. When she said, *“Come correct or don’t come at all,”* it was more than a phrase; it was a guide to living with authenticity, respect, and integrity. According to the Urban Dictionary, “Come correct” means speaking to people respectfully, truthfully, and without exaggeration. It’s a reminder
to present ourselves as we are, allowing others to do the same to prevent unnecessary conflict and mistrust. Big Mama believed that when we “come correct,” we lay the foundation for a more honest, compassionate world.
In reflecting on the recent
Character has always meant something to me, and you can’t just sweep it under the rug. It’s how people see you and what they think when they see you. It is fair to say that character didn’t matter in this election.
Why didn’t it count in this year’s election? That’s a good question. When you look back over the presidents of our great nation, you can say they had character and standing in the communities they served.
Is it asking too much for the leader of our country not to have a criminal record and pose for a mug shot? Do we want our president to be a catalyst for confusion?
In days gone by, the answer would be no. Well, we are living in a new age of reason. It’s an age where we cast an acceptable eye to mayhem and malfeasance.
President Joe Biden will welcome the incoming president to the Oval Office in the coming days. That will be an interesting conversation.
If you voted for him, you are asking yourself, what kind of president will he be? Literally and figuratively, the jury is still out as he will soon take office.
If you are in the character counts crowd like I am, no worries, it still does.
Our televisions sometimes say we are experiencing technical difficulties. Well, we are just experiencing technical difficulties. It will clear up. It always does.
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.
Living outwardly in a den of shadiness is now ok. Mocking the judicial system has now become a sign of strength. Oh America, what have we become?
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presidential election, Big Mama’s words echo even louder. As Americans, we need to avoid oversimplifying the outcomes by focusing on easy, short-term answers. Instead, we should pivot our attention to the real issues that lie beneath the results, ensuring that democracy remains intact and protected for generations to come.
Political philosopher Christopher Robichaud recently shared his thoughts on the election, challenging many misconceptions about its outcome. *The problem isn’t the Electoral College,* he wrote. *It’s not that
Salem Institutional Baptist Church celebrates A Historical Marker Dedication
Salem Institutional Baptist Church celebrated A Historical Marker Dedication, Sunday November 10, 2024 in Sunny South Dallas. Commissioner John Wiley Price, Honorable Diane Ragsdale and Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, gave remarks along with other dignitaries to amplify the magnitude and the significance of Historical Black Churches and Landmarks that Denote our Path and Struggles in this Nation’s History.
Veterans Day activities at Heroes House
Veterans Day activities at Heroes House, off Ferguson & I30. Here, Mr. Gary Hasty and his crew are giving “Thanks” to the Veterans for their Service with meals, gifts and cash awards.
Mesquite Center to open
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operates today.
In 2021, an official Court Order put the gears in motion that set forth negotiations between Mesquite and Dallas County. This collaboration resulted in a real property exchange and a 5.52-acre site for new construction on South Galloway.
The new edifice will be a 56,325 square-foot, two-story building and the new home for a Sheriff’s office, dispatch center, election room, justice of the peace courts, constables, and staff amenities, including dining space and a fitness area.
This new community room will be named after one of the city’s historic and long-standing officials, Mesquite City Manager Cliff Keheley. Keheley began his career with the city in 1994 and has been integral in the city’s growth, development, and overall health since then.
Roland Parrish receives the Linz Award
Lincoln H&C Magnet, UNT alum executive produces/ screens movie, “The Day Before Christmas”
There was a packed house for the Dallas screening of "The Day Before Christmas" at the Angelika Film Center. The Day Before Christmas is about single parents who accidentally swap phones and their children's backpacks on a hectic Christmas Eve, then find themselves covering for each other.
Perri Camper Rivers, a 1999 graduate of Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet and a Radio/ TV/Film graduate of UNT, is the executive producer of this entertaining, heartwarming, funny, and sure to tug at your heartstrings. Plan your GIving Thanks calendar to support this BET+ original movie The Day Before Christmas, streaming
November 28. You can catch the best of Black culture, now streaming, anytime, anywhere. Classic series & movies. It’s Black culture at its best. Sign up for BET+ Today.
Dr. C. V. Roman & Dock Rowen – Similar names, distinct footprints in Dallas Black history
I WAS JUST THINKING...
By Norma Adams-Wade
What must it have been like to personally know exceptional Dallas physician Dr. Charles Victor Roman, (1864-1934) also known as Dr. C. V. Roman, and entrepreneur extraordinaire Dock Rowen (1854-1932)?
The two contemporaries of the late 1800s and the first three decades of the 1900s left footprints in Dallas Black history that still resonate today.
Parkland Health & Hospital System changed the name of RedBird Health Center to C. V. Roman Health Center two years ago on October 20, 2022. Parkland officials said the name change was a nod to the legacy Dr. Roman left as a physician and champion for improving health and social conditions of under-served people, particularly African-Americans.
When the influential health czar died in 1934 at age 70, executives of the published journal of the historically Black National Medical Association -- where Dr. Roman was a founder and first president -- lauded him for his vast achievements, which also included him being the journal’s first editor from its beginning in 1908 to 1918. He then was with the NMA editorial board until 1834 when he died.
The editorial tribute said: “He was a tower of strength
and a bulwark of defense for the National Medical Association, (founded in 1895) and for the Negro Medical Profession… In wisdom and in learning, in wit and philosophy, he was without a peer among his contemporaries, nor are we aware that in these respects he was surpassed by his predecessors. …His storehouse of wit and wisdom seemed inexhaustible.”
Two similar-sounding names in same Dallas Black history era Invoking the name Dr. C. V. Roman made me personally recall the similar-sounding name Dock Rowen. He was another luminary, but lessknown, in Dallas Black history. I had heard many stories about Rowen as a news reporter covering the local African-American community. Dock was his legal first name. History provides no reason why.
The similar-sounding names of these two historic figures made me pay attention when Parkland officials began to speak of Dr. Roman. I struggled to avoid confusing the two men. As I researched them, my appreciation for them both grew. My conversations with Dr. Robert Prince Jr., a Dallas obgyn physician and community-minded sage, helped even more. I marveled at all the Dallas Black history Dr. Prince contained in his head and shared at every opportunity before he died in 2019 at age 89.
Interestingly, Dr. Prince is the great-grandson of Dock
Rowen, the outstanding local Black entrepreneur who came into his own at the beginning of the 20th Century. We will discuss more about Rowen later.
Dr. Prince was first to tell me that well-known Bexar Street that leads to historical BonTon in South Dallas/Fair Park was previously name Rowen Ave. Research substantiates his information, although some records spell the street name as “Rowan Ave” before it became Bexar Street.
Dr. Robert Prince left a book legacy I cherish my autographed copy of Dr. Prince’s book A History of Dallas from a Different Perspective -- published in 1993 by Nortex Press. The informative book imparts nuggets of Dallas Black History not found in many other history books.
Dr. Roman is among numerous other Dallas Black pathfinders that Dr. Prince mentions in his valuable book, including practically all the pioneer Black physicians in Dallas and other African-American leaders
in fields ranging from business to the arts. The similar-sounding name of Dr. Roman and Dock Rowen at first confused me concerning which hero the clinic planned to honor. Dr. Roman came out a little ahead in terms of us remembering his legacy. Rowen’s achievements moved in a different direction, but his status was by no means less.
More about Dock Rowen
Rowen was an early Black entrepreneur well-known for his grocery store and meat market and later an adjacent pharmacy in the North Dallas Freedmen’s Town and still another in Deep Ellum of North Dallas. Rowen’s business successes expanded into insurance, loans, bail bonds, dry good, mortuary, and real estate making him one of Dallas’ wealthiest African-Americans during the late 1800s and early 1900s. His wealth enabled him to build a 13-room showplace Victorian home in North Dallas’ Freedmen’s Town. Rowen helped organize a church, Evening Chapel, in his neighborhood, mainly so
that domestic workers could attend evening services after work on Sundays. The church later moved and became Boll Street Christian Church, then moved again and became Cedar Crest Christian Church. Rowen was a part of the North Texas Colored Fair Association in the year 1900 in Dallas.
He was one of the last living founders of Freedmen’s Cemetery at Lemmon Avenue and N. Central Expressway (I-45). History also reports that Rowen was the first African-American in Dallas to own an automobile, a 1912 Cole. Rowen died of a heart attack at age 78 in 1932 and is buried at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in the Pleasant Grove community.
Parkland recognizes Dr. C. V. Roman
The Parkland clinic in Oak cliff has been open now for two years and has become one of the centerpieces of the renovated Southwest Center Mall, formerly Red Bird Shopping Center, on Camp Wisdom Road near Highway 67.
I was just thinking…and still marvel that Dr. C. V. Roman stood out from the crowd enough that the recent Parkland clinic as well as the local C. V. Roman Medical Society are both named in his honor. Even today, Dr. Roman’s name still is on the lips of numerous locals who use services that have been named in his honor.
When I read about all that this man accomplished -against the odds – in the
Dr. Charles Victor Roman, aka C. V. Roman. Credit C. V. Roman Medical Society.
Dock Rowen, premier Dallas Black entrepreneur. Credit Dr. Robert Prince
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racist era in which he lived, in Dallas and other states, I am humbled…and likewise for Rowen. Let’s admit that when you were of African or Caribbean descent, the city of Dallas and the state of Texas historically were harsh, compared to more progressive parts of the country. Even today, the state of Texas still is comparatively restrictive for forward-thinkers, especially now for women, of any race.
Dr. Roman’s life before Dallas
Before he moved to Dallas 1893, Dr. Roman had been a physician, historian, educator, speaker, prolific author, civil rights activist, and recipient of two honorary Doctor of Philosophy. Dr. Roman was born in Williamsport, PA on the 4th of July, 1864 -- one year after President Abe Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation legally ending American slavery. He died in Nashville, Tennessee in 1934 at age 70. The physician grew up on a Canadian farm but later lived in Dallas as an adult. His father had been an enslaved African who became a fugitive after he escaped captivity through the underground railroad. That path led Dr. Roman’s dad from Maryland to Canada before the Civil War. Roman’s mother’s parents also had escaped slavery and became accomplished farmers and landowners also in Canada where their son Dr. Roman grew up. The future physician began working various jobs as a pre-teen and at age 17 his right leg was amputated after a work injury at a Dundas, Canada cotton mill.
After his injury, Roman concentrated on his education, moved to Kentucky in the U. S., began teaching, and later earned his medical degree in 1890 from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He became a leading medical professor at Meharry and Fisk University, both in Nashville.
Dr. Roman’s life in Dallas Dr. Roman and his wife Margaret Vorhees Roman moved to Dallas in
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1893, and he continued his private practice that he had begun in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was an ophthalmologist who treats the eyes and otolaryngologist who treats ear, nose, and throat conditions. He was a medical lecturer with the U. S. Army during World War I and published more than 60 articles and publications.
The C. V. Roman Medical Society was founded in Dallas in 1895 as the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the historically Black National Medical Association. That was two years after Dr. Roman and his wife moved here from Clarksville, Tenn. The society’s mission and history statement says their group was ”named in honor of Dr. Roman’s remarkable legacy.”
The Society’s current local president is Dr. Melanie L. Hafford, director of Bariatric Surgery at the Frisco division of UT Southwestern Medical Center. She is noted for outstanding patient treatment for weight management and obesity reduction. She has been named multiple times among D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas and Collin County, as a 2022 and 2023 D Magazine Woman of Influence, and a K104-FM Radio Changemaker.
Conclusion
Dr. Roman and Dock Rowen -- born 10 years apart in the mid-1800s -- became forces of nature as they came of age before the 20th Century began. They died two years apart in the early 1930s.– Rowen at age 78, then Roman at age 70. What better way to pay homage than to call their similar names often and remember them always: Dr. Charles Victor Roman, aka Dr. C. V. Roman, and Dock Rowen.
Thank you both for your superb service.
Norma Adams-Wade, is a proud Dallas native, University of Texas at Austin journalism graduate and retired Dallas Morning News senior staff writer. She is a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists and was its first southwest regional director. She became The News’ first Black full-time reporter in 1974. norma_adams_wade@ yahoo.com.
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Legendary Judge Turns 100
By Arise Rejoice News Service
More than two hundred people attended a recent 100th birthday celebration for legendary lawyer L. Clifford Davis held at Texas Christian University on October 12th, the judge actual birthday.
Judge Davis was graduated from the Howard University School of Law in 1949. A native of Arkansas, he could not attend law schools in Texas and in his home state because they were segregagted.
“Judge Davis is one of the most important legal figures in Texas during the last half century,” said Fort Worth Attorney Bobbie Edmonds who has written a biography on the judge’s life and contributions.
“There are few lawyers who have had the impact that Judge Davis has had on the law and on society,” said Ms. Edmonds. “He is a living legend in the Texas legal community, and the state bar assocation has recognized him as such.”
Among those in attendence at the event was Texas State Senator Royce West who applauded Judge Davis for his many years of unwavering service and committment to the equitable application of the rule of law.
Judge Davis received a personal letter from President Joe Biden. “Allow me to share my best wishes for everythiing you have meant to America over the past century,” the president wrote..
Among those who celebrated with Judge Davis was Texas State Senator Royce West.
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The Dallas Mavericks Fall Classic launched in 2018 for both boys and girls, providing a unique opportunity for youth to receive support from a professional basketball franchise and compete with some of the top talent around Texas. The public and media are invited to witness the top-ranked teams from the state of Texas as they showcase their skills to take home the championship trophy. Visit mavs.com/fallclassic for purchasing details, game streaming coverage and tournament schedules. Girls Tournament: Nov. 7-9 | Boys Tournament: Nov. 14-16, Frisco ISD schools and Comerica Center
The 90s vs. 2000s vs 2020s Silent Disco at Jr’s Bar & Grill by Surreal Silence. Come party at Jr’s Bar & Grill for our epic silent disco showdown: 90s vs 2000s vs 2020s- which era will reign supreme on the dance floor? From 8-11 pm, at 3923 Cedar Springs Rd. Info and tickets: Eventbrite
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Mariah the Scientist- Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour Meet & Greet by Mariah the Scientist. Meet Mariah the Scientist on her Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour in Dallas for a fun and unforgettable From 5:30-7 pm at 1135 Botham Jean Boulevard #101. Info and tickets: Eventbrite
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The Wynnewood Village Shopping Center is hosting the “It’s Happening at Wynnewood” Community Event at 11:00 a.m. at 655 W. Illinois Ave to promote the exciting development at the beloved Oak Cliff shopping center.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER--Beyond the Smoke: Lessons in Resilience & Grace (In-person & Virtually)
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many who worked to register, educate, and encourage citizens to vote, Sen. Alsobrooks’ words reminded us that we are undefeated and victorious.
Sen. Blunt Rochester talked about history, and self-help; which is critical because the pain is real!
To say their messages were inspiring would be an understatement. And to have them joined on the call by Sen. Laphonza Butler, well, it was definitely a Black History Moment.
They gave me hope - we are going to be alright!
Joining the calls on Sunday evenings has become a ritual for me.
This week’s call was FIRE!
Founder Jotaka Eaddy was phenomenal as were the women who followed, like NCNW’s Shavon Arline Bradley, Donna Brazile, Star Jones, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.
A passionate Ms. Brazile gave marching orders as she said, “Our work is not done.”
She encouraged the more than 10,000 on the call to help rebuild the Democratic Party.
Now, I have expressed my disappointment with the Democratic Party because I have viewed it as weak, lacking in heart, and just straight-up anti-Black men, especially.
Too often they cry ”poor-mouth” but turn around and use their resources to fund houses and lavish lifestyles for unqualified consultants who blow smoke up their butts with outdated strategies and campaigns.
Then to top things off, they diss their
most loyal voting base! They treat us like execs did TV’s Soul Train Founder Don Cornelius back in the day, dismissing him by saying they didn’t need to advertise to Black viewers because we were going to buy Cadillacs anyway.
No need to spend their money on Black voters, because we vote Democratic, is the sentiment.
Then, I saw how they treated President Joe Biden. They act like punks when it comes to dealing with Trump but they went after Biden like thugs! Then some have the unmitigated gall to blame Vice President Kamala Harris for an election they were losing before she got in the race — expecting her to do in three months what they hadn’t done in more than three years!
Give me a break!
Black women and Black men did their jobs on November 5th and the numbers show that for the most part, people of color also did; so we won’t fall into another den of lies and disinformation and turn on our allies.
No one is going to stop me from whatever process I go through.
Forewarned is forearmed, though.
I don’t know how long it will take, but PTSD is real and I know that as I walk around with the front of my shirt reading #victorious and the back, #undefeated, I encourage those who are clueless to proceed with caution.
I have work to do and I am going to channel the spirits of my ancestors and those dynamic women with #winwithblackwomen and continue my mantra of being gracious in victory or defeat. Still, be careful!
Prairie View A&M upsets FAMU in SWAC shocker
By HBCU Gameday Newswire
PRAIRIE VIEW, TX – Prairie View A&M University racked up a convincing 31-12 HBCU football victory against Florida A&M University (FAMU) in a pivotal SWAC showdown on November 9, 2024, at Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field in Texas. The Panthers enhanced their season’s record to 5-5, riding high on a wave of strategic plays and standout performances, particularly in the second half.
How It Happened
The game kicked off under sunny skies with the Panthers swiftly establishing dominance. By halftime, Prairie View had carved out a 17-3 lead over the Rattlers, setting the stage for a robust second-half performance. Key contributors included James Burns, Freddie Byrd III, and Lamagea McDowell, who combined for all four of Prairie View’s touchdowns. Burns caught a spectacular 70-yard touchdown pass from Jaden Johnson, while Byrd III turned a critical in-
terception into a touchdown. McDowell sealed the victory with two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter of the HBCU football contest.
The Rattlers’ offense faced adversity early when starting quarterback Daniel Richardson left the game in the first quarter due to injury after completing 8 of 13 passes for 58 yards.
Chase Bingmon paced the Panthers rushing attack by accumulating 68 yards throughout the game, averaging 9.7 yards per carry. Lamagea McDowell also added 43 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, averaging 4.3 yards per carry.
Jaden Johnson’s most prolific target in the ballgame was James Burns, who caught five passes for 117 yards and one score.
Kevin Davis paced the Prairie View defensive effort, totaling six tackles, one interception, and one recovered fumble. Chester Geffrard added three tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks and Freddie Byrd III had three tackles and one interception in the win.
The Panthers won the turnover battle in Saturday’s game, forcing three turnovers while coughing the ball up one time, with Prairie View A&M turning those takeaways into seven points. Defensively, Prairie View held up fairly well against the Florida A&M rushing attack, holding the Rattlers to 140 yards on the ground. In part because of that stellar defense, Prairie View A&M runners out-gained their FAMU counterparts 151-140. The Panthers badgered the FAMU passing attack all game long,
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we didn’t have a full primary or that the Democrats didn’t have the right message. The problem isn’t inflation or the border.* Robichaud’s reflections invite us to dig deeper and acknowledge that the forces at play are not always as obvious as they seem. He argues that the real issue on the ballot wasn’t democracy but rather White privilege. This privilege influences our institutions, societal narratives, and voter behaviors, often more powerfully than policies or campaigns.
Vice President Kamala Harris ran an exceptional campaign, embodying grace, intelligence, and resilience. Yet, even her efforts were up against the embedded privilege that continues to challenge our country’s ideals of equality and fairness. We must “come correct” by facing this privilege honestly and working to prevent it from undermining the growth of American democracy. Big Mama taught us that real change starts with truth. So I
ask each of you reading: how will you “come correct” to address the complexities of today’s challenges? Share your thoughts with me at the paper. Together, let’s ensure we’re moving forward with clarity, courage, and commitment.
Terry Allen is an NABJ awardwinning 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
piling up five sacks and grabbing two interceptions.
Prairie View took a 3-0 lead over FAMU after scoring the game’s first points on the opening drive of the game. Another Panthers score then extended the lead to 10-0.
Florida A&M then grabbed a 12-17 lead, but Prairie View A&M got on the scoreboard again at the 13:22 left mark in the fourth quarter with a two-yard touchdown run to jump back in front 24-12. The Panthers continued to expand their advantage, scoring again to go on top 31-12.
Neither team scored again in the game.
Game Notes
» Florida A&M outgained Prairie View A&M 354-344 in the HBCU football contest.
» Prairie View A&M won the turnover battle 3-1 after intercepting two passes and recovering one fumble.
» The Panthers scored first with 11:03 remaining in the first quarter and never trailed the rest of the game on their way to victory.
» Prairie View A&M scored their highest quarter in the fourth period, scoring 14 points.
» Prairie View A&M converted 3 of 8 third downs while Florida A&M was successful on 8 of 15.
» Prairie View A&M forced one red zone turnover in the contest.
» The Panthers ended the game on a strong note, scoring 14 unanswered points to close out the contest.
» Johnson completed 75% of his passes on the day, going 12-for-16 while averaging 12.1 yards per attempt.
Congratulations to Pamela S. Foster on becoming president-elect for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Omega Alpha Omega chapter that serves the greater Frisco area. Foster will take the helm as president in January 2025.
Photo: Courtesy of Prairie View A&M
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