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THURSDAY AUGUST 4, 2022
Local activist sponsors bikes for Mesquite Youth
My Truth By Cheryl Smith Publisher
Maxcie Taylor is no stranger to the community. As a Full-time Community Liaison and Marketing Consultant in the city of Mesquite, she is always encouraging her clients to not only make more money...but spend more time in the community! On July 23rd, Taylor and her sponsors were able to be vendors at the Park Popup hosted by the Mesquite Parks and Recs at KidsQuest Park. She said she decided to give away bikes during this event to give kids some excitement before the end of
Aunties need love too Dr. Shewanda Riley has had an impressive career, and now she is adding an exciting dimension to her portfolio as she launches her podcast, “The Chocolate Auntie”. Actually for “Auntie Wanda,” the podcast takes her back to her days as a radio personality in the 1990s, before she became a columnist for The Dallas Weekly, a college professor, and received her Ph.D. On the show, Auntie Wanda says, “listen for ‘Auntastic’ discussions about pop culture, news, faith and literature!” Recently, I appeared on her show, and it was great experiencing the continued evolution of Auntie Wanda. Which brings me to my truth. For decades, I have lectured folks about declaring themselves as “grown.” It seems when adults talked to their children about being “grown,” the conversations possibly didn’t go as deep as they should have. See MY TRUTH, page 6
Maxcie with five Bike Winners
Warren G. Lee remembered
the summer. Along with support from sponsors, she raised donations to give away snacks and chips, ice cold water, and 32 bikes to some very lucky local winners!! Taylor believes that every kid should be able to enjoy riding a bike around the neighborhood during the summer and spend time outside like she did growing up. “I want the kids of Mesquite to know they belong and that we care about them, she said. “The most important thing that we can do as citizens and parents for our See LOCAL ACTIVIST SPONSORS, page 2
LIFE- LONG SERVANT
Dallas Businessman served as President Reed becomes 31st President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Wake – Omega Service/Remarks and Revelations
Funeral
Texas Metro News Team
Thursday, August 4, 2022, 7 pm Antioch Baptist Church 7550 S. Hampton Rd Dallas, TX 75232
Friday, August 5, 2022, 10 am Antioch Baptist Church 7550 S. Hampton Rd Dallas, TX 75232
At its convention last week in Orlando, FL., Danette Anthony Reed was installed as the 31st president and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), following in the footsteps of Dr. Glenda Glover, president of Tennessee State University. Vice President Kamala Harris, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson,
By Cheryl Smith Thousands of men across the country and around the world have claimed Warren G. Lee, Jr. as a mentor and as expressions were shared on social media upon hearing of his passing on Monday, it was clear
Warren G. Lee
of the significant impact he has had during his lifetime.
Many talked about his character, his resolve and commitment. A life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Lee served as the 38th International Grand Basileus (President) and embodied the spirit of the orgaSee WARREN G. LEE, page 3
Danette Anthony Reed
Dallas City Councilman Casey Thomas and other dignitaries joined Reed, who calls Dallas “home,” as more than 30,000
Superb Women Our Superb Women! By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News
2021 was the "Year of the Woman," especially the Black Woman! For 10 months we dedicated this space to uplifting Black women and spreading a message that we need to show love and empower people with love instead of destroying them with hate and disrespect. We celebrate Black Women and call them SUPERB! AND WE ARE KEEPING THE CELEBRATION GOING IN 2022! AELICIA “CHOCOLATE” WATSON Aelicia Watson is an Urban Missionary. She ministers to those in need of support, compassion, understanding and love.
Affectionately known as “Chocolate,” Aelicia Watson is the founder and executive director of Redeemed Women. A graduate of Dallas Can Academy, she received an Associates Degree in Child Development from Eastfield College. A sought-after speaker and community servant, Chocolate is the author of “Anointed - a survivor’s story…from unspeakable pain to undeniable joy.” She is a survivor of teen pregnancy, sexual abuse, bone cancer, breast cancer, homelessness and life. Find out more about Aelicia and Redeemed Women at www.redeemedwomen. org. ANTOINETTE TITUS LAUGHING all the time, LOVING a lot, LIVING happily and well, that’s Antoinette Titus; talented, beautiful and smart. Antoinette Titus is the visionary,
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founder and CEO of In the Spirit Entertainment and In the Spirit Foundation arts and culture arts and entertainment. She’s a former contract special investigator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and project management intern for The Exchange. A graduate of Booker T. Washington for the Performing Arts Magnet High School, Antoinette received an Associates Degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Cedar Valley College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Dallas Baptist University, a Bachelor’s Degree of Applied science from Dallas Baptist University and a BBA Degree from American InterContinental University. BENNIE BROWN Happy belated birthday to homegirl, Bennie Brown — a true community servant! Bennie Brown attended WilmerHutchins High School and the Business and Management Center. A small business owner, she has owned a Tax Services business for almost 20 years
and also acquired a home healthcare agency. Bennie is a graduate of Leadership Southwest. She served as the President of the A.W. Brown Charter School Foundation; DeSoto Chamber Executive Board; Executive Chair, for A.W. Brown Celebrity Golf Tournament; and recent past Treasurer, DeSoto Chamber. Bennie successfully managed all aspects of contract management for Exchange, formerly known as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), specific areas of expertise include IT contract management, logistics, construction and capital improvements. ALICIA SANDERS Alicia Sanders is a social and environmental justice advocate, and equally important, she is a veteran!
She spent almost a quarter of a century working for the Federal Government in several positions and serving in the U.S. Army. Alicia received an associates of arts and sciences from Dallas College, and a BA in sociology and an MBA in Management from Dallas Baptist University where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Omega. Alicia is a member of the International Association of Women,
Women’s Board of the Chicago Urban League, Federally Employed Women (FEW) and Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. She serves as a board member for ARISE! International Inc, and she has volunteered extensively for numerous organizations including the American Heart Association, Friendship-West Baptist Church, Disciple Central Community Church, Susan G. Komen and JAZZ Desires. HONORABLE CHERYL WILLIAMS She is a lifetime member of the NAACP; a member of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; and past chair of the Mustang District of Circle Ten Council of Boy Scouts of America.
Judge Cheryl Williams is a municipal judge for the city of Dallas. She received her bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Missouri School of Law. After law school, Judge Williams served as an Enforcement Attorney for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Later in her private practice, she represented individuals in civil and criminal cases. Judge Williams is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and has served as chair of the board of directors of the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. RHONDA PENNINGTON-LAMB Honest, sincere and loving; that’s Rhonda Pennington. She’s a consummate professional who is
members and family members gathered for the public service organization’s first in-person boule since COVID-19 and also kicked off plans for the next convention that will be held in Dallas in 2024. The next convention will be the first one in Dallas since 2000 for the 59th Boule; when thousands of members
See ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA, page 3
July 2022 Citigroup, Inc. A graduate of Spelman College with a bachelor’s degree in economics, Crystal is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and she attended Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center.
family-oriented and a joy to be around. Currently the Chief Deputy (Chief of Operations) at Dallas County Clerk’s office, Rhonda Pennington previously worked as an investigator for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services doing very important work conducting investigations of child abuse and neglect. She also enjoyed a stint at Citi Capital Commercial Corporation. A graduate of North Dallas High School, Rhonda received a Bachelor’s degree with honors and an MBA from Northwood University. A wife and mother, Rhonda is widely respected and loved! CRYSTAL ARMSTRONG Crystal Armstrong is an international traveler who specializes in marketing strategy, public relations and branding.
ADRIENNE WILSON Adrienne Wilson has spent the majority of her life helping others. She’s a student’s best hope.
Adrienne Wilson hails from Dallas and attended Thomas Jefferson High School, before majoring in English at Bishop College. She worked for Dallas County Community College specifically Mountain View College and Paul Quinn College. At Paul Quinn she served as Project directorUpward Bound Program/academic coordinator. She has been committed to helping students and she loves the work she does! JUNA JONES MOORE Juna Jones Moore is an experienced Diversity Advocate & Talent Acquisition Consultant.
Crystal Armstrong is the president and chief consultant at Crystallized Consulting. A former assistant director at Paul Quinn College, Crystal worked as a financial analyst for EmCare, a contract property accountant at Randstad of North America and Riverstone Residential Group and she also worked as an area investment sales and compliance assistant at
A graduate of H. Grady Spruce High School, Juna Jones Moore studied at Texas A&M UniversityCommerce and the University of See SUPERB WOMEN page 8