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Celebrating Women at New Hope
It 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.
Muslims say Harris best choice
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.
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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 reg-
Hon. Colin Allred
By Dr. Sameer Ahmed Special to Texas Metro News
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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Pastor Anna J. Lyons
Dallas business leader honored!
By Arise Rejoice Media
Yolanda Frazier-Gills, an accountant and former president of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, received the first annual Blews Humanitarian Award on September 28th at a luncheon held in Dallas.
The award was presented to Ms. Frazier-Gills, the former president of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, and the late Kenneth R. Glaser, one of the founders of the BLEWS organization that works to maintain and strengthen the bonds between the Black and Jewish communities.
“Yolanda has improved relationships between different types of people,” said Reverend Peter Johnson, one of the luncheon’s three speakers.
She is instrumental in strength-
ening the relationship between Blacks and Jews, Reverend Johnson added. “The two groups have a historical relationship that is extremely important.
Founded eight years ago, BLEWS ( Blacks and Jews) has attracted residents of North Texas seeking to understand the cultures and historical realities of others, Reverend Johnson said.
Kenneth A. Parker, a founding member of BLEWS said that Ken Glaser was honored because he was a “visionary who had a giving heart.” Mr. Glaser, an intellectual property attorney, died in March of this year.
In addition to Reverend Johnson, the other speakers at the event included Rabbi Heidi Coretz, a chaplain at SMU, and Dr. Marriel Williams, the owner of a construction supply company and non-profit administrator.
BLEWS founding member Yolanda Frazier-Gills, right, and Temple Shalom member Ken Glaser received the BLEWS HUMANITARIAN awards at a recent luncheon. Ms. Linda Evans was among those present to congratulate Ms. Frazier-Gills.
The White Man’s Last Stand?
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.
“To see those, those monkeys from those African countries—damn them, they’re still uncomfortable wearing shoes!” Nixon gave a huge laugh.
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CREDO OF THE BLACK PRESS
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.
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
Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon discussing Africa voting against the U.S. at the United Nations in 1971.
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. 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!
A long-time Texas Metro News columnist, Dallas native Vincent L. Hall is an author, writer, awardwinning writer, and a lifelong Drapetomaniac.
Donald Trump Richard Nixon
Hope Vance Demeanor didn’t Fool You at VP Debate
presidential election.
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
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.
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 an-
swer 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.
I Am Addicted, and I Say Have Joy for Kamala
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, “Addictive 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 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
Celebrating at New Hope
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 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 Child- in 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.
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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 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. Stop by for a visit at 5002 S. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75215.
Muslims Choose Kamala
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 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!”
The Right To Vote
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istration 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 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.
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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
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
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.
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!
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 percent 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
Heavy On the Love 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.
New Hope Baptist Church 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 31:1324
Special Recognition: Community Service Award for Excellence in JournalismCheryl Smith
Special Presentation: New Hope Baptist Church Woman of the Year - Veronica Scallion
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
Alabama A&M University Bethune Cookman University 10/12/2024
Alabama State University Florida A&M University 10/05/2024
Albany State University Morehouse College 10/19/2024
Alcorn State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 10/05/2024
Allen University Central State University 11/02/2024
Benedict College Miles College 10/26/2024
Bethune Cookman University Jackson State University 10/26/2024
Bluefield State University Kentucky Christian University 09/28/2024
Bowie State University Bluefield State University 10/19/2024
Central State University Clark Atlanta University 10/12/2024
Clark Atlanta University Miles College 10/19/2024
Delaware State University Saint Francis (PA) 10/05/2024
Edward Waters University Allen University 11/09/2024
Elizabeth City State University Lincoln University -Pennsylvania 10/26/2024
Fayetteville State University Shaw University 10/26/2024
Florida A&M University Texas Southern University 11/02/2024
Florida Memorial University Ava Maria 10/26/2024
Fort Valley State University Allen University 10/12/2024
Grambling State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 10/19/2024
Hampton University Elon 10/26/2024
Howard University Tennessee State University 10/19/2024
Jackson State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 11/02/2024
Johnson C. Smith University Shaw University 10/19/2024
Kentucky State University Lane College 10/05/2024
Lane College Central State University 10/19/2024
Langston College NAU 10/19/24
Lincoln University -Missouri Lincoln University of California 10/05/2024
Lincoln University -Pennsylvania Bluefield
Photo: AAMU Athletics
OCTOBER
ADHD Awareness
LGBTQ+History Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Book Month Socktober
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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
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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
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Fort Worth/Dallas Black College Expo at Southeast High School 4100 Altamese Blvd., Fort Worth, from 10am-3pm
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 ***
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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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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Maxwell: The Serenade Tour by American Airlines Center, Live Nation Concerts and Maxwell. 7 pm at American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas Tickets at Ticketmaster: https://bit.ly/3TR4Dy0
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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First Day of Early Voting
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 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
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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 28
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Interfaith Mixer! Supporting Survivors through community and collaboration. 9am- noon. Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center 2801 Swiss Avenue Dallas, TX 75204
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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.
NOVEMBER
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Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail Homecoming at Paul Quinn
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United 4 BURKS Memorial Basketball Classic! The Ques (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity) vs Dallas Police Department at the one and only Paul Quinn College! This event will jump off at 7pm during Paul Quinn’s Homecoming… and if you know how Electric PQC is then you want to be there! ***
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
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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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Dallas Feast of Sharing – 18th Annual Holiday Dinner, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fair Park – Centennial Building, 1001 Washington Street, Dallas, TX
Poets & Jazz #2 By The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc. Memphis’ CASHMERE and Dallas’ LESLIE ARMSTEAD spoken word poets rip-and-rhyme word-after-word like speaking drums!
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dallas, Texas has called a special election to be held within the City of Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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FOR AGAINST
PROPOSITION A
Shall Chapter 40A of the Dallas City Code, known as the employees’ retirement fund of the City of Dallas, be amended in accordance with Ordinance No. 32801 to: add, revise, and delete various definitions; provide amended terms and term limits of the board; modify the retirement fund board’s powers and duties; specify the date the board shall adopt the actuarially determined contribution rate, the current total adjusted total obligation rate, the current total obligation rate, and the pension obligation bond credit rate for each fiscal year; provide amended contribution amounts for the city and employees; provide a contribution maximum for Tier A and Tier B employees; provide that the city may contribute additional monies to the retirement fund in its sole discretion; amend the modifications of contribution rates; provide guardrails with respect to the calculation of the actuarially determined contribution and incorporating the guardrails into actuarial assumptions; and amend the procedure to amend Chapter 40A?
PROPOSITION B
Shall the Dallas City Charter be amended by adding a preamble that declares the city to be an equitable democracy, comprised of representatives that act to make the city fair, equitable, just, and safe for all residents?
PROPOSITION C
Increasing Salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers
Shall Chapter III, Section 4(a) of the Dallas City Charter be amended to increase the annual salary for the mayor to $110,000 and the annual salaries for councilmembers to $90,000 with salaries subject to a yearly adjustment equal to the year-over-year percentage increase in the local consumer price index, effective January 1, 2025?
PROPOSITION D
FOR AGAINST Removing Election Date from the Charter
Shall Chapter IV, Section 3 of the Dallas City Charter be amended by deleting the requirement that elections for members of the city council be held in May and instead be held according to state law and as designated by city resolution or ordinance?
PROPOSITION E
FOR AGAINST
FOR AGAINST
FOR AGAINST
Eliminating the Ability for Councilmembers and Mayor to Run Again After Serving the Limit of Terms
Shall Chapter III, Section 3A of the Dallas City Charter be amended to eliminate the ability for members of the city council to run for city council again after serving the maximum four two-year terms and to eliminate the ability for the mayor to run for mayor again after serving the maximum two four-year terms?
PROPOSITION F
Providing the City Secretary and City Auditor with Employees
Shall Chapter IIIA, Section 2 and Chapter IX, Section 2 of the Dallas City Charter, which requires the city council to provide assistants to the city secretary and city auditor, be amended to also require the city council to provide employees to the city secretary and city auditor?
PROPOSITION G
Adding Eligibility Criteria for Serving on the Redistricting Commission
Shall Chapter IV, Section 5(b)(2) of the Dallas City Charter, which establishes the redistricting commission, be amended by adding eligibility criteria for serving on the redistricting commission?
PROPOSITION H
FOR AGAINST
FOR AGAINST
Eliminating the Requirement that Members of Boards and Commissions Created by Charter be Registered to Vote, Qualified Voters, or Qualified Taxpaying Citizens
Shall Chapter IV, Section 5; Chapter XV, Section 3; Chapter XVI, Section 1; and Chapter XVII, Section 2 of the Dallas City Charter be amended by eliminating the requirement that members of the redistricting commission, city plan commission, civil service board, and park and recreation board be registered to vote, qualified voters, or qualified taxpaying citizens?
PROPOSITION I
Amending Initiative and Referendum Petition Procedure by Extending Deadline for Petition Signature Collection from 60 Days to 120 Days and Reducing Number of Signatures Required on a Petition to Initiate a Referendum
Shall Chapter XVIII, Section 11 of the Dallas City Charter, which establishes procedures for initiative and referendum of ordinances, be amended to extend the deadline petitioners must meet to collect required signatures from 60 days to 120 days and reduce the number of signatures required on a petition from 10 percent of the qualified voters of the City of Dallas to five percent?
PROPOSITION J
FOR AGAINST
FOR AGAINST
FOR AGAINST
Allowing City Council to Replace City Board and Commission Members Before Completion of Board and Commission Terms
Shall Chapter XXIV, Section 17(b) of the Dallas City Charter be amended to allow city council’s appointments to city boards and commissions to be replaced by city council prior to completion of a member’s two-year term?
PROPOSITION L
Adding the Office of the Inspector General to the Charter
Shall Chapter XI, Section 2 be amended and a new chapter be added to the Dallas City Charter that establishes the Office of the Inspector General with the Inspector General being appointed by city council and lists the duties of the Inspector General?
PROPOSITION O
Amending the Appointment Procedure and Qualifications of Associate Municipal Judges
Shall Chapter VIII, Section 6 of the Dallas City Charter be amended to clarify the terms of associate municipal judges and state that associate municipal judges are appointed by city council, receive assignments from the administrative judge or the administrative judge’s designee, and must be residents of Dallas within four months of the date of appointment and practicing attorneys in good standing?
PROPOSITION P
FOR AGAINST
FOR AGAINST
Deleting the Requirement to Pay One-Half the Costs of Administrative Law Judge
Shall Chapter XVI, Section 12.1 of the Dallas City Charter be amended by deleting the requirement that a city employee who appeals his or her discharge or reduction in grade to an administrative law judge pay onehalf of the costs attributed to having the administrative law judge conduct the appeal hearing?
PROPOSITION Q
Technical Amendments to Conform to State Law, City Code, and Actual Practices; to Correct Terms; and to Clarify Language
Shall Chapter III, Section 3; Chapter III, Section 4; Chapter III, Chapter 8(b); Chapter III, Section 13(a); Chapter III, Section 19; Chapter IV, Section 6(a); Chapter IV, Section 6(c)(2); Chapter IV, Section 13; Chapter XI, Section 1; Chapter XI, Section 3; Chapter XII, Section 4; Chapter XIII, Section 2(2); Chapter XIII, Section 9; Chapter XIV, Section 8; Chapter XV, Section 3; Chapter XV, Section 4; Chapter XVI, Section 3(b)(1); Chapter XVI, Section 7; Chapter XVI, Section 10(a); Chapter XVI, Section 11(b); Chapter XVIII, Section 7; Chapter XVIII, Section 11(1); Chapter XVIII, Section 15; Chapter XIX, Section 7; Chapter XXII, Section 2; Chapter XXII, Section 3; Chapter XXII, Section 4(1); Chapter XXII, Section 10; and Chapter XXIV of the Dallas City Charter be amended to conform to state law, conform to the city code, match actual practices, correct terms, clarify language, and other technical amendments?
FOR AGAINST
PROPOSITION R
Reform Marijuana Enforcement
Shall the Dallas City Charter be amended by adding a new section in Chapter XXIV that reforms marijuana possession enforcement by prohibiting the Dallas Police Department from making arrests or issuing citations for marijuana possession or considering the odor of marijuana as probable cause for search or seizure, except as part of a violent felony or high priority narcotics felony investigation; making enforcement of Class A (currently, two to four ounces) and Class B (currently, up to two ounces) misdemeanor marijuana possession the Dallas Police Department’s lowest enforcement priority; and prohibiting city funds or personnel from being used to test cannabis-related substances to determine whether a substance meets the legal definition of marijuana, except in limited circumstances?
PROPOSITION S
FOR AGAINST
Granting Standing to Residents and Waiving Governmental Immunity
Shall the Dallas City Charter be amended by adding a new chapter that grants standing to any resident of Dallas to bring a lawsuit against the city to require the city to comply with provisions of the city charter, city ordinances, and state law; entitles claimants to seek declaratory and injunctive relief against the city and recover costs and reasonable attorney’s fees; and waives the city’s governmental immunity from suit and liability in claims brought under this amendment?
PROPOSITION T
FOR AGAINST
FOR AGAINST
Annual Community Survey
Shall Chapter VI of the Dallas City Charter be amended by adding a new section compelling the city to conduct the city-commissioned Community Survey on an annual basis, to be completed by a minimum of 1,400 Dallas residents on their satisfaction on quality of life issues, the results of which will result in the city manager earning additional performance compensation (between 0 percent and 100 percent of the city manager’s annual base salary) or the termination of the city manager?
PROPOSITION U
Police and Fire Funding Appropriation
Shall Chapter XI of the Dallas City Charter be amended by adding a new section compelling city council to appropriate no less than 50 percent of annual revenue that exceeds the total annual revenue of the previous year to fund the Dallas Police and Fire Pension, with any monies remaining of that 50% to be appropriated to increasing the starting compensation of officers of the Dallas Police Department and to increase the number of police officers to a minimum of 4,000, and to maintain that ratio of officers to the City of Dallas population as of the date of passage of this amendment?
Note: Propositions K, M, and N were removed per Ordinance Number 32849, approved on September 11, 2024, by the Dallas City Council.
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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.
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