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FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

The problem is getting worse and debating over guns hasn’t made a difference. 21-year-old Asia Womack was murdered by a male friend in Dallas because she beat him in a basketball game. “But this is so senseless,” said Pastor John Delley.

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They keep sayin’ I should get help But I don’t even know what I need They keep sayin’ speak your truth And at the same time, say they don’t believe! Megan The Stallion is officially one of mine. Now I have four daughters. Megan continues to flash the level of intelligence, insight...

Sometime before he joined the ancestors in August this year, the late Thomas Muhammad had said he expected his legacy to be a film he conceived and co-produced about the life of Malcolm X, his personal warrior also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz.

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If You Want to Hear God Smile, Tell Him Your Plans THE BLACK CARD BY TERRY ALLEN I told you many times over, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen would be trending over everybody else. Big Mama’s lessons are always appropriate for the time. The great thing about her wisdom is re-stated over and over again in others wherever I go.

Just recently, as I hosted In the Spirit Entertainment, Inc. Dallas Lit event, where I asked the panel a question made publicly known when Denzel Washington reacted to Will Smith after that famous slap and said to him, “When you are at your highest, that is when the devil comes for you.”

Big Mama would offer an alternative for Will she tell him to reach inside and remind him of Jeramiah 29:11; “For I know the plans I have for you,” myimessenger.com

declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Big Mama knew The Bible showed a very direct route to your best self and your internal gift and the execution of your intentional assignment.

Spiritual leader, Iyanla Vanzant flips the statement and says, ‘If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.”

While we go about planning our days and lives, we sometimes learn that God or our higher power has another plan for us. It’s a saying that resonates with the year-plus lost to COVID and the ravages of the Pandemic.

This is also a quote from Woody Allen, I believe the original is an old Yiddish proverb “We plan, God laughs.” But you get the idea. Every time I heard this sentence I would laugh; I could always relate to it but not as much as I do right now.

The meaning of this saying

struck me in a different way.

It might mean that even with the best of plans, things can change with the blink of an eye due to an illness, injury, or even death. Now that I think

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BALLOT! about it, I see this quote as a message to be honest and realistic about our plans and goals. Make God Smile!

I now tie this to those who cry out that our democracy is at stake but do nothing to eliminate the fear tactics and lies (also known as disinformation) like vote and enact laws and amendments. They outcry but they do not vote

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or bring others to the polls to protect democracy and ensure fairness happens at the Ballot.

Citizens participate in the democratic process by voting.

Leaders represent citizens’ interests and represent their ideas, and citizens vote for them in elections. In addition to the right to vote, U.S. citizens have the right to run for office at the federal level.

So, if you want to sustain democracy, protect the ballot and hear God smile, then vote as if Obama is on the ballot. He won both his terms successfully so, in the spirit of “Big Mama” someone said, “Please vote like Obama is on the ballot.”

Will you take 5 people to the polls? If so, post it on social media and use the hashtag #Gimme5. Email your pictures to Terryallenpr@gmail.com Terry Allen is an NABJ awardwinning Journalist, PR professional and founder of 1016 Media, the charity - City Men Cook and Dallas Chapter President of NBPRS-DFW

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MY TRUTH by Cheryl Smith Publisher

It’s that time of year again Wednesday morning, I was a guest on a show talking about voting and how we can get folks to the polls.

Prior to the show, I was thinking about what the heck I was going to talk about. What could I say that would be considered as intelligent, thought-provoking, profound and actually having an impact on potential voters?

I knew that host Stacy Brown, of Let it Be Known, the show representing the Black Press of America, would be addressing the key issues and races across the country. I just wondered what could possibly be said that would make folks rush to the polls like in the movie, Head of State, featuring comedians Chris Rock and the late, great Bernie Mac. In the scene, reporters announced that the polls were closed on the East Coast and there was a chance that a Black man could become president. Next thing you know the camera switches to scores of white people running from their homes to the polls.

Oh if there is something we could say or do to get that response from our audiences!

Which brings me to my truth.

I am going to be on the phone every day for the next week. I am November 4, 2022

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going to call people I know and ask them to get up and go vote.

Every conversation that I have with anyone is going to include some dialogue about voting.

This is the least I can do.

I have already voted.

For the first time in ages, yes!

And sadly I chose whether or not to vote for some people who look like me but have not done much to make life better for people like me.

You get the picture?

Prior to the show, I was thinking about what the heck I was going to talk about. What could I say that would be considered as intelligent, thought-provoking, profound and actually having an impact on potential voters?

Did I vote the entire ballot?

Yes, I did!

Was I challenged with some of the races where I had to make a choice?

Sure was!

Were there some races where I wished the person had a challenger?

Heck yes?

Did I write in names for some races?

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I need people to understand that voting is critical, that each vote matters and can make the difference — just like a non-vote can do.

What we do today will have a definite impact on generations to come.

We want them to be proud of us.

Not voting will do nothing but embarrass them and they’ll be lying like other descendants who try to deny their history. myimessenger.com

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Advocacy Campaign Rally Held

Speaking during the rally: Dupree Scovell, Transforming Dallas Steering Committee; Brian Luallen, CEO Fair Park First; Rev. Lelious A. Johnson, Senior Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church; Maria Mendez, VP, CIGNA and Visit Dallas Board Member; Fred Conwright, Owner, Two Podners Restaurant; Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis; Dr. Jerry Christian, Senior Pastor, Kirkwood Temple; Venton Jones, CEO, Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network; Matt Garcia, Dallas Regional Chamber; Rebecca Acuna, Member of Transforming Dallas Steering Committee; and Mark Walker Jr., Owner -Walker Auto Body & Frame Shop (speaking)

Rebecca Acuna, Member of Transforming Dallas Steering Committee; Rev. Lelious A. Johnson, Senior Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church; Fred Conwright, Owner, Two Podners Restaurant; Jimmy Gaston, Chairman, Black Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Jerry Christian, Senior Pastor, Kirkwood Temple; Maria Mendez, VP, CIGNA and Visit Dallas Board Member; Venton Jones, CEO, Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network

Community leaders and organizations and Dallas residents participated in a community advocacy campaign rally in support of VOTE YES FOR PROP A on Thursday at Two Podners Restaurant, 1441 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., myimessenger.com

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Speakers showed their support for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalize and expand two of Dallas’ biggest attractions for travel and tourism, Fair Park and the Kay Bailey Hutchison

Convention Center Dallas, when residents cast their ballots November 8th for the $1.5 billion initiative.

The ballot measure known as Proposition A asks citizens to vote FOR a 2% increase in the Hotel Occupancy Tax,

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which is paid by overnight visitors to Dallas hotels and motels. Known as the “tourist tax,” it will repay the bonds for the renovations. This means no increase in property or sales tax for Dallas residents will occur.

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FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

BY DR. FROSWA BOOKER-DREW

The problem is getting worse and debating over guns hasn’t made a difference.

21-year-old Asia Womack was murdered by a male friend in Dallas because she beat him in a basketball game.

“But this is so senseless,” said Pastor John Delley. “You become embarrassed basically because a female beat you in basketball.” According to the family, the shooter took his kids and brother home and came back to the park, shooting Asia five times.

30-year-old Nestor Hernandez was in Dallas Methodist Hospital’s labor and delivery area about 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 22. That’s when Hernandez entered the hospital room where his girlfriend had given birth the day before. While in the room with his girlfriend and newborn child, Hernandez began to act strangely and accused his girlfriend of cheating on him, according to documents.

Two hospital employees were shot and killed by Hernandez as they entered the room to do their job.

Both of these men are not the exception. There are countless incidents that we can all reference that point to the increase of mass shootings and domestic abuse.

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edge that there is a problem and quite often, it starts in the home. It’s how we are taught to think about what makes one masculine and often, it’s a view that includes power, violence, and dominance.

According to the New York Times, “toxic masculinity,” or “traditional masculinity ideology,” is defined it, in part, as

vocabulary. We go from 0 to 100 because we don’t understand our feelings. We often mistaken anger for betrayal, disappointment or neglect.

We don’t take the time to process how we feel and move from feelings to reacting often negatively, ignoring the consequences of our behavior.

It’s critical that we normalize

30-year-old Nestor Hernandez was in Dallas Methodist Hospital’s labor and delivery area about 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 22. That’s when Hernandez entered the hospital room where his girlfriend had given birth the day before. While in the room with his girlfriend and newborn child, Hernandez began to act strangely and accused his girlfriend of cheating on him, according to documents. Two hospital employees were shot and killed by Hernandez as they entered the room to do their job. a set of behaviors and beliefs that include the following: • Suppressing emotions or masking distress • Maintaining an appearance of hardness • Violence as an indicator of power (think: “toughguy” behavior) Please know that it doesn’t mean that all men are inherently toxic. I want to make sure that we also understand that there are women with anger issues who attack and fight men---all of it is a problem.

I’ve discovered that many of us are struggling because we do not have an emotional

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therapy. People need help!

It’s important that we understand the magnitude of this issue. Our views of both women and men are limiting.

This perspective is a matter of life and death. PlanStreetInc states, “More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced either physical violence, rape, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Victims are commonly abused by those who are closest to them.” We’ve become desensitized and accepting of this behavior.

Something must change and soon.

It’s important to establish

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God views both men AND women as important: • “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27 ESV) It’s also important that we recognize the value in one another: • “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

(Philippians 2:3 ESV) When we value others, we will treat others well. Unresolved anger is dangerous.

• “For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20 ESV) It’s also important to realize that the way we see others is tied to how we feel about ourselves. When we don’t see our own value and the way God sees us, it’s easier to dismiss and even hurt those closest to us.

The Bible gives us the knowledge on doing things differently: • “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger” (James 1:19 ESV) The solution can’t be legislated. It requires a change in our thinking and in our behavior.

Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the Founder and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, specializing as a Partnership Broker and Leadership Expert for companies and organizations to thrive with measurable and meaningful impact. She also is the VP of Community Affairs and Strategic Alliances for the State Fair of Texas.

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Anxiety? – It’s Gon Be OK! QUIT PLAYIN’

BY VINCENT L. HALL

They keep sayin’ I should get help But I don’t even know what I need They keep sayin’ speak your truth And at the same time, say they don’t believe!

Megan The Stallion is officially one of mine. Now I have four daughters. Megan continues to flash the level of intelligence, insight, and intrigue that I love to see in entertainers.

“Anxiety,” one of her newest drops, hits home with those who understand what Gen Z’ers live through. Underneath the surface, this generation is burdened with thoughts of inadequacy and confusion.

They don’t use the victim card, but they feel the world’s weight on their shoulders.

Megan Jovon Ruth Pete is a native Texan according to the thumbnail bio in IMDb. “Megan Thee Stallion was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Houston.

The seductive femcee was a full-time college student and a choreographed dancer and model. She graduated this year, from Texas Southern University!

Under her mother’s management company, Pretty Time Entertainment Management, she gained notoriety after meeting super producer TA and releasing her first single, “Like a Stallion,” in April 2016.

After dropping several hot verses on a few Texas Cyphers, her verse on ‘The Houston Cypher’ over Drake’s 4PM in Calabasas placed her as a top trending topic in Houston on Twitter. Soon after, she released her mixtape ‘Rich Ratchet’ and then her first EP “Make It Hot” soon followed.”

You would think Megan had it all. But as you listen to Anxiety, you sense that success is not synonymous with peace and tranquility. Like all of us, Gen Z must deal with fears, insecurities, and “Bad days!” myimessenger.com

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Bad bitches have bad days too Friday, Saturday, Sunday, bounce back How a bad bitch always do!

Everybody has bad days, but our own bad days seem the worst. An article published by “Health Match” this past September carried a somber headline.

“The Gen Z Mental Health wave - what is causing the surge?” Look at the litany of concerns.

that 25% of Gen Z report experiencing emotional distress—nearly double the levels reported by older generations During the pandemic, those between 20–24 years old showed the biggest leaps in anxiety.”

The takeaway Megan provides is as simple as it is perplexing. All she wants to hear is that she will be OK. Check on your Gen Z family and try to see life as they do.

Gen Z’ers are more likely than previous generations to report mental health concerns, be aware of racial inequality, be racially and ethnically diverse, and be immigrants’ children. They are also more socially progressive (comfortable using gender-neutral pronouns and support same-sex marriage). “ The “norms” we accepted were not complex or far-reaching. Our worlds were Black and White. Their worlds are global and much more demanding. Gen Z’ers take social responsibility seriously, and COVID heightened their anxieties exponentially.

“The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that 90% of Gen Z experienced psychological or physical symptoms due to stress in the last year.

At the same time, 70% of Gen Z say that Anxiety and depression are significant problems among their peers.

Even 30% of parents surveyed felt that their child was experiencing negative effects on their emotional or mental health due to social distancing and school closures.

Additionally, McKinsey Insights notes

Talk and text them regularly. And please, quit interjecting all of your self-righteous biases and Bull$h!t!

If I could write a letter to Heaven I would tell my mama that I shoulda been listenin’ And I would tell her sorry that I really been wildin’ And ask her to forgive me, ‘cause I really been tryin’!

Megan’s mother died of brain cancer in 2019, but she left her some advice; “Don’t Stop!” Megan ends this missive with equal portions of misery, reality and hope.

All I really wanna hear is, “It’ll be okay” Bounce back ‘cause a bad bitch can have bad days!

Quit Playin’ like our 15-25’s don’t have apprehensions. Talk to your children, but don’t lie. Gen Z’ers have anxiety but are honest and can detect a lie before it leaves your lips!

Love you Megan, and It really is gon be OK!

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Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.

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Moving Into the Future

What is Good for Dallas County Dear Dallas County, We are at a crossroads. As you know, I am Faith Johnson and I am running for Dallas County District Attorney against the current District Attorney John Creuzot.

I am sure you recently heard of the gut-wrenching news of an open shooter at Methodist Hospital in the maternity ward of all places.

A place that is to represent the joy of new life entering our county, a place for new mothers to heal and restore after 9 months of housing a human in her own body, and a place for families to gather to celebrate new life. And then there are the nurses, doctors, and hospital staff who give their lives to serving others, often into the wee hours of the night and often at the expense of their own families and lives to help, save, & serve others.

The least we can do is provide them safe places to do what they are gifted and trained to do. The saddest part is that this is not the only incident of this kind— violet crime like this is happening all over our county.

Some will say that statistics show crime is down. However, statistics do not mean squat when a proven violent criminal walks into a hospital and opens fire killing two people.

Like so many, I am sickened and saddened by the constant shape shifting and blame game of our leaders. Here is the bottom-line truth: it is up to the leaders of this county to get togethmyimessenger.com

er, collaborate, and execute on proven procedures and protocols that keep the people safe and violet criminals off the street as much as at all possible.

It is simple. It is not as complicated as some would have us believe. The truth is that the policies of our top county leaders are either knowingly or unknowingly breeding violent crime and vagrancy and The People are suffering for it. It is time for smart on crime policies and true execution of those policies.

It does not matter if our leaders are good people, simply lacking courage to make tough decisions or if they are incompetent. Lack of courage, incompetence, ignorance, apathy, and even corruption all yield the same thing: toxic environments for the staff and The People.

It is time for change in Dallas County leadership.

This is serious stuff and we are in desperate times. I am not only asking for your

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vote on November 8th but I am also asking you to share my story with your friends, family, and neighbors.

Police chief Eddie Garcia was recently quoted as saying: “Our hearts @DallasPD go out to the those affected by this tragedy, I’m outraged along with our community, at the lack of accountability, and the travesty of the fact that under this broken system, we give violent criminals more chances, than our victims. The pendulum has swung too far.”

Our law enforcement is hurting and needs our help.

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Our county and municipal employees are hurting and need our help. The citizens of this county are hurting and need our help.

How can we help? By voting into leadership a competent, strong, courageous leader that answers to only God Himself, the oath of office, The People, and the Constitution of the United States, designed to PROTECT & PRESERVE the God given rights of all citizens of this great land.

While my heart is so heavy with senseless tragedies that absolutely can be prevented, I am also so very grateful for the people of this county.

As I walk into my final week of campaigning and I reflect on the countless volunteers who have given so much of their time and their heart to support me and all the people I have met knocking on doors, my heart longs to protect this county and her people.

With the right team in place, we can absolutely change the course of the entire county for generations. Even small shifts in the rudder of a large ship can change the trajectory of the whole ship. NOW is the time. We cannot afford one more day with the current leadership. Dallas deserves better.

VOTE FOR FAITH JOHNSON on November 8th and please spread the word!

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Homelessness and the November 8th Vote OUR VOICES DR. JOHN E. WARREN

This week we have new numbers suggesting that the homeless population is growing in spite of efforts to make more housing available. This is in spite of efforts that are underway to open more shelters. There is discussion about the growing numbers of homeless without talking about why and how. The numbers are growing because of two reasons: (1) the increasing high cost of rentals with no real controls on landlords or what they charge; and (2) the rising cost of living outpacing minimum wages.

In a county with a population of 49 percent renters, one would think there would be a real ef-

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fort to get the homeless registered as voters to participate in the coming election. The reality is that every day we see more and more high-rise apartment buildings going up as apartments and condos. Yet we have no talk about vacancies, but only mention of affordable housing, not avail-

ical factors influencing homelessness. And it is not all about drugs and mental illness. However, the changes and recommendations detailed in that report appear to provide a pathway to change. But those changes do not include developing the kind of civic responsibility that could lead the homeless to becoming voters and there“Until renters become voters, one fore taking long term can not expect to see real efforts steps to not only improve their personal condition, to move more homeless into but also the quality of life existing vacancies.” - Dr. John E. Warren for those who will follow them, unless some real able housing. occupancy. “Affordable” public policies are made The point here is that housing is, too often, a by those who are voted those who vote can in- diversionary carrot to into office. fluence the policies and have both the public and Perhaps all of this is too actions of those elected the homeless focus on late for November 8th to office as well as those anything except existing participation, but let’s who sit as judges on land- vacancies. think about it anyway. lord and tenant cases.

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present their personal interest before deciding such cases.

Until renters become voters, one can not expect to see real efforts to move more homeless into existing vacancies.

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Calling Out Global Anti-Blackness THE LAST WORD BY DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX

In Los Angeles, City Council President Nury Martinez resigned both her Council Presidency and later her seat after someone leaked vile racist sentiments that she shared with members of a Latinx cabal that included other council members, Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo.

Also present was the now-resigned President of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, Ron Herrera. As of this writing, de Leon and Cedillo retain their seats, but Martinez’s goose was cooked when President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and dozens of others condemned Martinez’s racist comments and those who concurred with them with their silence.

While I am glad that Martinez is gone, I am not so sure that her resignation is quite a victory. In resigning, she addressed “little Latina girls” and said, “I hope I’ve inspired you to dream beyond that which you can see.” What did she hope to inspire them to become?

Racists like herself? If she is an inspiration, I am fearful.

Disgraced politicians often go on to teach at universities, establish policy institutes or mentoring programs, or find lucrative jobs in private industry. While everyone deserves a second chance and nobody deserves to be outright canceled, apologies and resignations mean nothing if there is no honmyimessenger.com

est accounting of what was wrong and if there is no remediation. Martinez seems to lack the capacity to recognize what she did wrong and to correct it. Thus, anyone who hires her, offers her an award, or lifts her up is as racist as she is until and un-

or two, or even five or ten, resignations are not enough.

Dismantling anti-Black structures is the only way to eliminate them.

Too many embrace anti-Blackness and anti-Black structures. Consider Alabama Senator Tommy Tu-

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less she provides more than tepid apologies and self-justifying resignations.

Nury Martinez is Hydra, and Greek mythology describes Hydra as a many-headed serpent Hercules beheaded only to have two more heads replace it. Nury and other racists can resign, but the tragedy of her hope that she “inspired” little Latina girls set the stage for other Hydras, some younger, some more subtle, to replace her.

Hercules finally killed the Hydra snake by killing it with a burning torch. The same torch that killed the mythological snake must destroy the structures that support global anti-Blackness. One

berville (R), who shamefully described Democrats as “pro-crime” because they support reparations. “They want reparation because they think the people that do the crime are owed that.”

It is tempting to say that Tuberville, a former football coach, too often played his sport without a helmet. Was the entire Republican Party engaging in the same foolhardiness? Where are the Republicans of conscience (are there any) calling Tuberville on his foolishness?

In contrast, President Biden, perhaps risking some Latinx support, swiftly called Nury on her racism. As Biden’s press secretary, Kar-

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ine Jean-Pierre, said, “Here is the difference between Democrats and Republicans. When a Democrat says something racist or antisemitic, we hold Democrats accountable. When a MAGA Republican says something racist and or antisemitic, they are embraced by cheering crowds and become celebrated and sought after.”

One of the ways we combat global anti-Blackness is to name it, then claim it, then dismantle it. Too many white allies are reluctant to discuss anti-Blackness, much less work to dismantle it.

Too many squirm when anti-Black racism is mentioned.

It’s too much for some to discuss in “polite society” but not too much to practice.

One of the most uncomfortable conversations comes when our “allies,” the Latinx folks eager to tout “Black and Brown” coalitions when it strengthens their base, are far less willing to combat the cracks in the foundation of the base.

Our Latinx allies must condemn folks like Nury (and some have), whose spoken anti-Blackness (she called a Black child a monkey!) is only dwarfed by the things they do, not just the things they say.

Global anti-Blackness stops when people of conscience, regardless of political party, call people out.

Until then, the Nurys of the world, whether in elective office or not, win because Hydra’s head will multiply unless it is burned off.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist, and social commentator.

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It’s in their nature like the scorpion WAKE UP AND STAY WOKE DR. E. FAYE WILLIAMS, ESQ.

In this campaign season, I am reminded of the fable of the scorpion and the frog. For those unfamiliar, a scorpion asks a frog to carry him across a river on his back.

The frog fears being stung, but the scorpion argues that if it did so, both would sink and drown. The frog agrees, but midway the scorpion does indeed sting the frog, dooming them both. Before they drowned, the frog laments the treachery and asks why.

The scorpion said, “You know who I am! It’s just in my nature.”

One of Maya Angelou’s most famous quotes is, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” As Republicans anxiously prepare to regain control of Congress, voters of sound mind and good conscience should consider what a Republican majority in even one of the two houses would mean.

From my vantage, I can only predict turmoil and misfortune. Hopefully, better voter judgment and choices will prevail.

For years, the Republican Party has shown that its primary concern is in the interests of the privileged, wealthy, big business, and, under any and every circumstance, the raw excess of reNovember 4, 2022

taining power and control.

Its acceptance and defense of the criminal excesses of the disgraced, twice-impeached ex-president is itself criminal, and disrupts the design of social equilibrium inherent in a system of democracy.

Moreover, those who support the criminality increasingly accept its profitability and enhancements as perks to which they are also entitled.

The political threat Violating Constitutional emolument provisions, The

this tax revenue, prominent Republican Senators are proposing to require reauthorization of the Social Security System every five years. Even more radically, Johnson of Wisconsin advocates an annual reauthorization.

Republicans have already promised to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. This would end the infrastructure construction/revitalization provisions of the act, as well as the provisions protecting consumers from the burdensome

The frog fears being stung, but the scorpion argues that if it did so, both would sink and drown. The frog agrees, but midway the scorpion does indeed sting the frog, dooming them both. Before they drowned, the frog laments the treachery and asks why.

Trump Organization grossly overcharged the government for services provided to Secret Service protective details for Trump and members of his family.

Trump properties became a hub for foreign influence and resulted in a source of personal enrichment.

Taking a cue from their leader, the current threat to our futures comes from the Republican Congress. While claiming alarm at the rising inflation, Republicans are planning to extend the $1.5 Trillion Trump Tax Cut to the benefit of the 1 percent.

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excesses of pharmaceutical purchases.

This course of action would mean that caps on out-ofpocket expenses for medical treatment and $35 per month cap on Insulin would disappear.

The cultural threat The Republican success in the coming election not only poses a physical threat to the underserved and people of color, but it also threatens the psyche, self-esteem, and critical thinking skills of generations of our children. We have already witnessed a revisionist white washing of ethnic history in public schools to appease

those made uncomfortable about the truth of our nation’s history.

They would have you erase the truth of the historical brutality of human enslavement, the slaughter of Native Americans, the immigration exclusion of Asians, the generalized “Otherization” of people of color, and the continuing legacy of hatred spawned by these acts.

Like Nazi Germany, book-banning is becoming increasingly popular, and humans of all ages are shamed and victimized for their gender orientation.

In the face of increasing violence, Republicans have pledged to protect unfettered access to guns.

They have stripped the right of women to make independent reproductive health decisions.

Like the scorpion, Republicans have shown their true colors.

They have announced their intentions, --intentions which can only have a malevolent impact upon those they consider dispensable. It’s in their nature! Will intelligent voters choose to yield to the Republican “nature” or will they vote to protect our collective futures.

Dr. E. Faye Williams is the president of the Dick Gregory Society and the United Nations Peace Ambassador.

Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Contact her via www.nationalcongressbw. org.

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Public urged to donate to new SMU Human Rights Scholarship honoring Thomas Muhammad

The 2017 film – Malcolm X: An Overwhelming influence on the Black Power Movement -- is,

By Norma indeed, a permanent feather in Adams-Wade his cap. But Muhammad’s friends Sometime before he joined the and admirers have decided to ancestors in August this year, the take his legacy a step further.

At a tribute Saturday, October late Thomas Muhammad had said 29, commemorating his he expected his legacy to be a film he conceived and co-produced brimming life of servant, his about the life of Malcolm X, his friends and admirers announced personal warrior also known as the Thomas Muhammad Human Rights Scholarship that has been el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz.

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launched at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

“I wish we could name a building or school after Thomas,” said Imam Emeritus Khalid Shaheed, who retired in 2020 after nearly 20 years of service at Masjid Al-Islam south of Downtown.

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Arts and Letters (TBAAL) in downtown Dallas.

But while the public is thinking of other ways to continue Muhammad’s legacy, Shaheed and other leaders are urging the public to support the new scholarship that will help finance the education of SMU students majoring in human rights – a cause into which Muhammad poured his heart and passion. Creators of the scholarship say it will help educate students about all aspects of human rights so myimessenger.com

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I was just thinking…, for someone to have the distinction of a scholarship named in their honor, it’s logical that that person would have lived an exceptional life. Comments speakers made about Muhammad bear that out:

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that they may continue the work Muhammad deeply treasured.

Among others who helped organize the commemorative program for Muhammad and who urged the public to help contribute to the scholarship were former Dallas city council member and deputy mayor protem Diane Ragsdale, TBAAL founder and president Curtis King, and broadcast and print media veteran Bob Ray Sanders.

Organizers say $100,000 is needed to endow the scholarship that will be awarded to selected students whose families earn $50,000 or less. All donated funds go to SMU to maintain the scholarship. To learn more and contribute to the scholarship, email Imam Emeritus Khalid Shaheed at 469-766-2208 or email rizak1@mmsn.com 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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• Bob Ray Sanders: “This community is indebted to Thomas. He understood power. He wasn’t afraid of people in power. He could not be bamboozled. Up until the day he died, he was fighting.”

• Dr. Frederick Haynes III: Quoting rapper Drake’s lyrics, Haynes said of Muhammad: “Thomas was always down for the cause, never down for the count.”

• Dr. Teresa Jackson: She said Muhammad’s transition left a void, but others must carry on for him. “ A void leaves an empty space. But let’s not focus on the emptiness left behind. Let’s fill it.”

• Akwete Tyehimba: “Thomas was always aspiring to be impactful…He heart was always in the right place.”

• Jorge Baldor: “I miss my friend Thomas. He left the world a little better than he found it.”

• Kofi Taharka with National Black United Front-Houston Chapter: Said he met Muhammad in Jasper. Texas while protesting the heinous 1998 dragging murder of James Byrd Jr. “When I describe Brother Thomas, I must use the word ‘Class’.”

• Dominique Alexander: Said once when he was discouraged, he considered shutting down Next Generation Action Network that he founded. But Muhammad -- his mentor who called him ‘Young Blood’ -- encouraged him. “He said, ‘No. You can’t do that.’ I loved and admired Thomas.”

• Jackie Mixon: “Thomas always said, ‘Somebody’s got to stand. He was our warrior for justice.”

• Vincent Hall: “We were pen pals who wrote newspaper articles about issues. Thomas about changing policies (to fix problems.) That’s what he did probably better than anybody else.”

• John Fullinwider: “Thomas was an activist for all seasons. He was my friend and counsel.”

• A. Peter Bailey: “This brother made a major contribution… His film about Malcolm X is a must-see for everybody.”

• Rev. Zan Wesley Holmes: “He was a great friend who called me Pastor…I’m grateful that part of his film was recorded at St. Luke (Community United Methodist Church), showing our image of Malcolm X in one of our stained-glass windows.”

• Cheryl Smith: “He loved showing appreciation for his friends…I was selected as one (that he honored).”

• Norma Adams-Wade: “For us in media, Thomas was our town crier as well as our Griot.”

• Diane Ragsdale: “One of Thomas’ primary goals was to create better relationships between Muslims and the African-American community. He sought to prevent people viewing Muslims as terrorists.”

• Curtis King: Not everyone knew that “Thomas was a lover of the arts…He is one of persons responsible for us being (in this building) on this corner.”

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Coco Gauff In D/FW Metroplex for Women’s Tennis Association Finals

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff is living the dream as a professional tennis player.

Being an inspiration is her personal dream.

“My personal dream, I mean, it’s just to inspire people just to do anything, not tennis, per se, but just inspire them to know that every day, you have a chance to be a better version of yourself,” said Gauff. “Life is ups and downs. And I think for me, I want to remind people that, your progress and your journey to your goal is not going to be linear, you’re going to go down for a bit.

“But as long as you’re looking forward to going up, it will happen,” she said Gauff made the remarks Thursday to media shortly after arriving in Fort Worth for the 2022 WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Finals Tournament which began play at Dickie’s Arena on Monday Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 7th.

The 18-year-old (and 239 days) will make her debut appearance at the prestigious season-ending tournament.

She is the youngest player to compete at the season finale since 2005 when Maria Sharapova reached the semifinals aged 18 and 208 days. Gauff will also be the youngest American to contest the event since Lindsay Davenport’s runner-up finish in 1994 (aged 18 years and 165 days).

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categories. She and Pegula will be the first Americans to feature at the WTA Finals in both singles and doubles since Serena and Venus Williams in 2009.

The WTA Finals is the last WTA competition of the year and is reserved for the top 8 singles players and doubles teams in the world, based on their 2022 rankings. Coco is one of a few players who will play in both doubles and singles.

out a lot on the court and, you know, battling your inner thoughts and yourself, but also doubles, it provides a more relaxed environment.”

Gauff said playing doubles also helps when things go awry during the singles matches.

“I honestly think I probably wouldn’t have survived this year if I didn’t play doubles because it’s just…when you lose the singles match it’s something about coming back

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Texas Metro News asked her which category she prefers, doubles or singles.

“I prepare (for each) completely different. I would say, I like singles a little bit more.

But also at the same time, I love doubles. Like, like they’re really close to each other,” she said. “I just love tennis in general. So, I love being on the court.

“However, there’s something about (playing) singles.

Me personally, I’m a very independent person, I like to be alone, to be honest, as a kid, that’s why I gravitated towards it,” Gauff continued. “So I like that aspect of figuring things

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out on the court and try to fight to win doubles,” she said. “And I think it helps me mentally a lot because sometimes, you know, when you lose, you just want to leave and go to the hotel and go home.

“But I think doubles has helped me mentally become stronger, because I have to push away those emotions that I’m feeling for singles to focus on trying to win the doubles match. So I like both pretty much almost equally, but singles just a little bit more, because that’s just how I started.”

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grandfather are her biggest influences personally and professionally. “I mean they (my parents) know me probably better than anyone, sometimes better than myself. And I say my grandfather, because he’s very, anybody knows him, he’s very by the book, very professional type of guy, gives it his all, but he also has a rough side. And I think that just describes me perfectly.”

Gauff has enjoyed a phenomenal year on the Hologic WTA Tour to secure her debut singles qualification, reaching her first Grand Slam singles final at Roland-Garros and two further semifinals at the WTA 250 Adelaide International and WTA 500 Bett1Open (Berlin).

She boosted her qualification hopes further by reaching the last eight at the WTA 1000 Qatar TotalEnergies Open (Doha) followed by a strong summer with quarterfinal runs at the WTA 500 Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic (San Jose), WTA 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers (Toronto), the US Open and WTA 500 San Diego Open. Her last eight appearance in New York in September propelled her into the Top 10 for the first time in her career, and she peaked in the rankings at No.7 on October 17.

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When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced 100 Days Dr. Frederick D.Haynes III of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we joined the movement. December 31, 2021 marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses. and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support.

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HopeBoy’s Kitchen is an all vegan/plant based restaurant. Located at Tyler Station 1300 S. Polk St. Dallas. Hours of Operation: Monday CLOSED, Tue-Wed. 5-8 pm. Thursday CLOSED, Fri-Sun 12-5 pm. Call at 972-904-7537.

Follow HopeBoy’s Kitchen on Facebook @HopeBoysKitchen and on Instagram @HopeBoysKitchen.

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Miss J’s Cupcakes owner Janet Roberts-Lyons. She works diligently to create your requested order of specialty cupcakes, pound cakes , cookies, and more with the freshest quality ingredients while baking and some old-fashioned techniques to ensure the highest quality. The goal is to serve the tasty desserts of your choice while teasing your palate with pops of Magical Flavor. Janet says, I Aim to make hearts smile thru satisfying their sweet cravings one person at a time! Visit her website: https://missjscupcakes.com/

C.J.’s Southern Seasonings ``The Secret Really is in the Bag.” Owners Cedric and Joan Anderson. Serving Fried Catfish, Shrimp and Whiting Fillets along with Southern Style Po-Boys, C.J. ‘s quickly became a town favorite for lunch and dinner while in San Antonio, Texas. Cedric and Joan relocated to Mississippi yet the requests for their seasonings continued to grow. Get your orders by visiting the website: https:// www.cjssouthernseasonings.com/ or call 1-888-799-7201.

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Stuff’d Wings is a must on your next trip to Houston. They started out as a food truck and now they have a brick and mortar in Houston’s Midtown. They serve stuffed wings by the piece; You choose your stuffing and the quantity. Location: 401 Richmond Ave. Houston. Follow then on Instagram @ Stuff’dWings To visit the Truck call 713-702-1286 to get the daily schedule.

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Don Morphy Custom Suits designer and Founder Daniel Mofor. Every custom Don Morphy item embodies the character of its wearer, and the end result is a distinctive fit. Don

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November 3-6, Paul Quinn Alumni will have a great 150th-anniversary celebration full of tailgating, catching up with Quinnites, and more.

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2022 Dallas HBCU Invitational 5:00 PM – Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 7:00 PM CST Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd Dallas, TX 75241 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2022-dallas-hbcu-invitational-tickets-381336366337?aff=erellivmlt This invitational highlights HBCU Women’s Basketball programs over two days! Look forward to action-packed college basketball supporting the women’s sport and culture! Four dynamic HBCU women’s basketball teams will go head to head during at Paul Quinn College in historic gymnasium.

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5 Miles of Freedom is hosting its 10 Year Anniversary celebration. This year’s theme is “From Prison to Promise” Celebrating 10 Years.... Located at Arts District Mansion, located at 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas, Texas 75201... Purchase tickets online at www.milesoffreedom.org. *** Build The Vision, Vision Board Workshop- Let’s build your vision for 2023 facilitated by Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson... 10am-1:30pm... Located at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc..

Tickets: https://cherylpwilliamson.com/.../buildyour-vision.../ Unity Family Relationships and Building a Family Owned Business 12 week Workshop Series.

Speakers Needed to Apply @ https:www.zwhjcoc. org/projects. Stage 1 Planning Meeting via Zoom 11-12-22 from 10 to 11 am.

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An Evening of Inspirational Jazz McKinney Performing Arts Center 111 North Tennessee Street McKinney, TX 75069 An evening of inspirational jazz featuring Jazmin Ghent, Billboard #1 Smooth Jazz Artist and Ryan Montano, Billboard #12 Jazz Artist, backed by an all-star band including Joel McCray and others.

Host - Lynne Haze of KRNB 105.7 FM. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Collin County Jazz Collective. Contact Leroy Armstrong @ 469.248.7250 or leroy@proclaimingtheword. com. Visit - https://ccjc.now.site/home

19 Dinner and Jazz Take a dash of Jazz, a Pre-Fixed menu, Wine pairings, a limited number of guests, and a featured musical artist... Hosted by Dinnerfour8.... Located at 1259 HARLANDALE AVE.

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Black Jack Pizza Benefit & Fundraiser, Sunday 11-6-22 from 1 to 2 pm. at Salem Institutional Baptist Church, 3918 Crozier St. Dallas. sponsored by friends of Black Jack Pizza and Faith Coalition South Dallas Fair Park.

8 Erma C. Johnson Hadley 5th Annual Black Tie Honors Scholarship Gala Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth For more information, visit ww.juneteenthftw. com or call 817-812-8165

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Superb Women

October 2022

Our Superb Women!

Cheryl Smith

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!

Brenda Hull Thompson is the judge of The Probate Court of Dallas County, Texas.

Previously her civil practice focused on estate administration, guardianship administration and family law. The judge attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she received a BS Degree; Boston University graduating with a Master of Arts and Georgetown University, where she received her Juris Doctorate. A former adjunct professor at Texas Wesleyan School of Law teaching mediation and arbitration courses.

She was a senior Staff attorney in the Office of the General Counsel for the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. The judge is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, J.L. Turner Legal Society, Legal Services of North Texas and Dallas Women Lawyer’s Association, to name a few. SHe’s also kind and loving!

Born in Statesboro GA, Sherece BeasleyRay attended Bryan Adams High School and recently received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix. The co-owner of RHOyal Poodle Sisters, LLC, Sherece is an office coordinator/clinical trials .gov administrator for Baylor Research Institute.

A member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Sherece is beautiful, talented and supportive; with a smile that will brighten any room.

AMY WALLACE STEWART, ESQ. Amy Wallace Stewart has won numerous awards and is lauded for her preparedness, drive and knowledge of the law.

SHERECE BEASLEY-RAY HON. BRENDA HULL Sherece Beasley-Ray loves to volunteer and THOMPSON participate in community service projects.

Judge Brenda Hull Thompson is conscientious, well-prepared and knowledgeable about the law.

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and later coached. She enjoyed stints at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr PLLC; White Wiggins, LLP; and Estes Thorne & Carr. A brilliant attorney, she made history participating in the first virtual jury trial. She’s a wife and mother and has been honored as one of Dallas’ Top 50 Women in Law and in 2022 was selected

by Texas Lawyer as one of the three Top Attorneys in Texas. She’s the absolute best!

student. A member of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, serving on a regional level, Letitia will uplift your spirits and put a smile on your face.

BEVERLY FELLS JONES Beverly Fells Jones is an inspirational speaker, author and coach.

LETITIA SPEED Letitia Speed is “officially God’s Apostle.”

We also thank this veteran for her service in the army and her continued service for veterans.

Currently working for Overcomers and at Veterans Administration, Veterans Assistance Program and Best Choice Notary Services, Inc. Letitia Speed hails from Tyler, TX where she attended John Tyler High School. A former paratrooper with the 101st Airborne in the U.S. Army, she also worked for the American Heart Association. Letitia attended Texas College, received an associates degree in business management from Dallas College where she was also named Outstanding Management Student of the Year, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Northwood University. She studied Theology at Dallas Baptist University and received her MBA in Human Resources Management from Strayer University. She is currently a doctoral November 4, 2022

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After graduating from the Dallas Public School System, Brown attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she received her B.F.A. degree in broadcast film arts in 1971.

After completing a summer fellowship at Columbia University in New York City, Brown worked as a news researcher for NBC News in New York City. She was an anchor reporter in An instructor at Jose Silva’s UltraMind New York before returning home in 1978 to ESP Systems and independent associate for work for KDFW-TV as the community affairs Legalshield, as well as owner at Commanding director. As executive producer, she created Your Life Coaching and Training; Beverly Fells “Insights” a popular public affairs program, Jones is a former consultant/senior instructor which she also hosted. at Hewlett-Packard and senior instructor at LANESHA GIPSON IBM. She graduated from Rankin High School LaNesha Gipson is using her extensive in Rankin, PA and studied at Dallas Baptist university, receiving her MBA. In 2016 she background in Public Relations and received the Internet Radio Star Award (IRSA) Marketing to help people improve their lives. for Best Podcaster of the Year. This divorced mother of two and grandmother of two loves to travel and “try new and exciting things.”

Everywhere she goes she takes that positive spirit and beautiful smile. Check her out at CommandingYourLife.com ROCHELLE BROWN Talk about an infectious laugh, Rochelle Brown knows how to put a smile on your face!

Born Ellen Rochelle Brown, in DentonTX., she was a long time award-winning, highly respected television producer and journalist.

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LaNesha Gipson hails from Fort Worth, TX and she is the owner of Periscope Life Coach. A graduate of Arlington Heights High School, she also attended the University of North Texas where she was active with the National Association of Black Journalists and participated in the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists Urban Journalism Workshop. A wife and mother, LaNesha is a certified Professional Life Coach with supplementary certifications in Happiness and Life Purposes niches. She previously worked as a senior communication specialist at American Airlines and Greyhound Lines, Inc.; as a media relations specialist at National Center for Policy Analysis, and as a PR and Marketing specialist for Affiliated Media Group. Check her out www.periscopelife.com.

at Dallas College and Everest College; she has been a case manager for Youth Advocate Progams, Inc. and an educator with Lancaster Independent School District.

COLLETTE FLANAGAN She is on a mission and Collette Flanagan is about effecting change.

a Dallas County Elections Clerk and City of Dallas Senior Affairs Commissioner. A kind and giving person, Myrtis is politically astute and totally engaged. She’s someone you want on your team because she is results oriented and focused.

ODELL LEE Odell Lee is an education professional in Duncanville ISD.

The Founder of Mothers Against Police CIERRA BUSBY Brutality (MAPB), Collette Flanagan is a Is a User Experience Writer and Digital former IBM executive. In November 2014, she Strategist led a delegation of Mothers to Washington, DC, where MAPB held the first congressional briefing to demand a national response to police violence and to press for federal reforms to end abusive, militarized, and biased policing, particularly of African-American and Latino communities. A popular speaker, she is the recipient of two Fellowships: Echoing Green and Black Male Achievement. Collette recently testified before the United Nations Odell Lee has her wellness coach certification Human Rights Council, discussing “racial and she received a Bachelor of Applied justice and equality in law enforcement.”

Science and Masters degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling and MYRTIS EVANS Mental and Social Health Services/Counseling Myrtis Evans is the epitome of a servant all from Dallas Baptist University. A member leader. The perfect volunteer. of the American Association of Christian Myrtis Evans is the person you call when Cierra Busby is a Manager of Digital and Counseling, she has served as a board you want results. Always pleasant and Social Media at UT Southwestern Medical member of the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, attentive, Myrtis is skilled, knowledgeable Center and has also enjoyed stints at Service the Celebrating Life Foundation and Women’s and efficient. A legislative aide for Texas Lloyds Insurance Company as a Marketing Southwest Federal Credit Union. Graduate of Senatorial District 23, she also served for a and Communications Coordinator, at Spa L. G. Pinkston High, in addition to teaching State Representative. She has also served as Sydell Integrative Aesthetics as a Client myimessenger.com

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Services Manager and also as a Media Relations Manager. A graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Cierra is a wife and mother with impeccable credentials and an extensive portfolio.

Management and Nutrition from UNT and a Master’s Degree in Management from Texas Woman’s University. She is on the Hamilton Park High School Wall of Fame and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Links Inc. She was one of 25 successful women profiled in the book, “Women Who Have Won.”

SAKINA G. JACKSON An author and entrepreneur, Sakina G. Jackson is a superstar.

NICOLE WILLIAMS The multi-talented Nicole Williams is on the move!

Valley College. The graduate of David W. Carter High School also received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Small Business Entrepreneurship at Texas Woman’s University. Full of energy, enthusiasm and commitment, Dalphne is a go-getter.

Hailing from Dallas, TX, Sakina G. Jackson studied at Texas State University where she received court clerk certification and she studied business management at Dallas College. A graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School, she is the CEO at Big Toe Seasonings & Maestro’s Exclusive Culinary Experience and the Founder of Big Toe Seasonings LLC. She’s a youth empowerment speaker, writer, poetess, radio talk show host and publisher with a vibrant and loving personality. The inspiring and challenging Sakina uses her many talents for the betterment of society and others.

DALPHNE DAVIS Dalphne Davis is a loving wife and mother who loves helping others.

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MARJORIE CRAFT Marjorie Bowens Craft has several “firsts” in her portfolio, where she has also been the best!

She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Institutional Administration from Texas Woman’s University and Masters degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources Management from National American University. She has enjoyed stints in Human Resources at Allstate, Baylor Scott & White Health and Ryan LLC. and as an office coordinator for First Texas Homes. Presently a Learning Systems Manager at Albertsons Companies, she has also been an editor/ writer for Beyond Xart Production and held positions at Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, National American University and Steiner Education.

She has served on the Board of Trustees for the University of North Texas System and PASTOR JADA EDWARDS Marjorie Craft was a Divisional Director or Author, speaker, bible teacher and mentor, Pizza Hut, and Executive Director for DISD. Pastor Jada Edwards uplifts and inspires.

She received her BS degree in Food Service Jada Edwards is the Women’s Pastor and

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Ethel Anderson Mymbs served as a Director at the Social Security Administration and is now enjoying retirement, while continuing a life of service. A former Clerical Assistant at Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Ethel went to Wheatley High School in San Antonio, TX and then studied Elementary Education at Huston-Tillotson University and Urban and Regional Planning at Trinity University. A member of Links Inc., serving in several leadership positions, Ethel was a trustee for her alma mater, HustonTillotson University and is listed in the Congressional Directory.

Law, P.C. She is the managing shareholder/ attorney at Gradney, PC focusing on Family Law, Probate, Injury/Death cases and Business matters.

Find out more at www.gradneylegal.com.

SONJA A. BROWN They call her the “GOAL DIGGER Coach.”

Vibrant, engaging and committed!

ATTY. ASHLEI GRADNEY Creative Services Director for One Community Atty. Ashlei Gradney has worked on some Church in Collin County. A wife and mother, high profile cases and she is a servant leader.

Pastor Jada has a Masters Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Strategy. She has dedicated her life to equipping women of all ages and stages of life with practical, biblical truths designed to help them live authentic and transparent lives. Previously serving in the youth and singles ministries at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, many have been blessed by her The Honorable Sonja A. Brown is the Mayor insightful messages and loving spirit.

Pro Tem for the city of Glenn Heights, TX. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration ETHEL ANDERSON MYMBS and Management from Canterbury University, If every HBCU alum was as supportive and Sonja is a Lead Communications coordinator devoted as the beautiful, intelligent and for Lancaster ISD and she has worked as a vibrant Ethel A. Mymbs, all HBCUs would be Goal Coach for The Diana Prince Group and thriving! she is the owner and visionary of JOLT Total Fitness University, which is dedicated to A graduate of Cathedral Christian (Legacy) Student Athletes; and JOLT Wellness which is High School, Ashlei Gradney received dedicated to eradicating Alzheimer’s Disease her Bachelor of Business Administration and tackling childhood obesity. in Marketing and Master of Business Administration from Lamar University and a FELICIA FRAZIER Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Southern University Felicia Frazier is a motivator and mentor, Law Center where she was president of the moving people to stability and selfBusiness Law Society. An active member of sufficiency. the J.L. Turner Legal Association, Dallas Bar Felicia Frazier is the Founder and Executive Association, Texas Bar Association and Texas Director of The Chocolate MINT Foundation.

Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, Ashlei She is an innovative thinker with 10 years of has practiced at Ursus Holdings, LLC; Law experience in nonprofit and a vocal advocate Office of Audrey Moorehead, PLLC,; and Kastl for African Americans living in poverty in myimessenger.com

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southern Dallas County and neighboring areas. Hailing from Dallas, Felicia attended Dallas College. She also worked at The Keyven Lewis Foundation and the Medical Edge Healthcare Group, and owned School Zone.

An influential highly regarded professional, mentor and a person of integrity, she relates well with adults, adolescents, youth and children. A caring leader, ready to face the challenges ahead she has dedicated her life to serving others.

A. SHONN BROWN A. Shonn Brown is co-founder of The Village Giving Circle and past chair of Texas Women’s Foundation.

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A. Shonn Brown is recognized as a corporate and community leader for her strategic planning, risk management, governance and advocacy skills. Shonn is an active leader in the legal profession with extensive service on the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors, where she has led the development of a leadership program for women lawyers and has held the positions of Secretary-Treasurer and Vice-Chair. Shonn’s business leadership has been recognized numerous times, including by D CEO as one of the top 500 business leaders in Dallas and by the Dallas Business Journal for both their Top Women in Business and Top Minorities in Business awards. She is an alumna of Southern Methodist University where she received both her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees and has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumna of both the Law School (2016) and the University (2022). A member of The Link’s Inc. and Jack and JIll of America, Shonn is a true community servant leader.

She received the Humanitarian Award from the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

for the Performing and Visual Arts and Co-chief Executive Officer at Music Mentors of Texas.

A graduate of O.D. Wyatt, she studied music at Prairie View A&M University, vocal and musical performance at SMU and music at the University of Arizona; she has released her first cd; A collection of spirituals and hymns that have been arranged with elements of jazz and classical. Entitled, A Long Road, the single is, “Wade in the Water.”

AMBER HAMILTON GREGG Amber Hamilton Gregg received this year’s Texas A&M University School of Law’s Community Impact Alumni Legacy Award.

AUDRA SCOTT Audra Scott is the voice, the pipes, the beauty, the brains and the stage presence.

Atty. Amber Hamilton Gregg is PresidentElect of the JL Turner Legal Association and Dallas Bar Association board member. A former Dallas County district attorney, Amber also enjoyed stints at Brenda Williams & Associates, as an intern with Dallas County and Tarrant County District Attorney offices and as a law clerk for Texas Attorney General and The Honorable Sam A. Lindsay, the 1st African American Judge appointed to the Northern District of Texas. Amber received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Business Management and a Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M University. A wife and mother, Award-winning Audra Scott is Head of Vocal Amber is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Studies at Booker T. Washington High School Sorority, Inc.

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LATONJA BLAIR Talk about a songbird. LaTonja Blair has that VOICE!

Native Dallasite Gaye Arbuckle graduated from David W. Carter High School and went on to study at Prairie View A&M University. She is a national recording artist who has been in the music business for more than 25 years. She is also a praise and worship minister, choir director, and vocal instructor. A multi-talented artist and accomplished thespian, she has been featured on two Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) albums. She also helps worship leaders, choir directors, solo artists, and singing groups with vocal technique, song selection, and stage presence. Check her out at www. gayearbuckle.com.

co-founder of the Dallas Association of Black Women’s Attorneys which merged with the J.L. Turner Legal Assoc. Thelma also served on the DeSoto TX City Council.

DR. DAINA RAMEY BERRY Dr. Berry is a scholar of the enslaved and a specialist on gender and slavery as well as Black women’s history. Her work champions the history of the enslaved and amplifies their voices.

HON. THELMA CLARDY Hon. Thelma Clardy is not just a sweetheart because she was born on February 14!

Hailing from Fort Worth, LaTonja Blair is a wife and mother. She is known as the Psalmist of Deliverance. An executive assistant at New Breed Christian Center, this talented songstress is a recording artist and a minister of the Gospel. Her voice opens up hearts and often when she sings, she moves many to tears. She’s also a writer and a lyricist. Lady Blair is an active member of AIM-Association of Independent Ministries. Check out her songs and albums on YouTube, Apple Music and on social media, or log on to www.latonjablair. com for more.

GAYE ARBUCKLE Vibrant, smart, talented, energetic and beautiful inside and out.

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Hailing from Tulsa, OK, Atty. Thelma Sanders Clardy is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She received a BS Degree in Political Science from Tennessee State University and a JD Degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University. Prior to opening the Law office of Thelma Clardy, she enjoyed stints at Robinson & West and Legal Services of North Texas. She focuses on family and probate law including but not limited to divorces, custody, child support, postdivorce matters, modifications, grandparent rights, wills, heirships, trusts, guardianships, juvenile matters, and limited civil matters. A

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Dr. Daina Ramey Berry Is Michael Douglas Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara. Previously she was Chair of the History Department and the Oliver H. Radkey Regents Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Daina has also taught at Michigan State and Arizona State Universities. She is an award-winning author and co-wrote A Black Women’s History of the United States (with Dr. Kali Nicole Gross). Also she is the author of The Price for Their Pound of Flesh. She completed her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in African American Studies and U.S. History at UCLA. GWEN TOLBART Gwen Tolbert is a third generation born Canadian who loves the snow, but hates the cold!

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Group, Jamelia Lehn held severed upper management with Aimbridge Hospitality, Goldman Sachs, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Prime Income Asset Management.She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Dallas Baptist University and a M.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of Dallas. A certified public accountant, Jamelia is a consummate professional who is highly respected and praised.

ERICA CAMPBELL Grammy Award Winner Erica Campbell had some outstanding performances with her sister Tina as the group Mary Mary. a Social Science graduate of Dawson College.

The NABJ member has worked at CTV’s Montreal CFCF-12 and KTVT CBS-11 before moving to the DMV area to work at Fox 5 DC. In 2016 she received President Obama’s “Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service.” She owns “Tolbart Talks” and works as a Motivational and Keynote Speaker, Emcee, Seminar leader and Speaking Coach. A member of the National Speaker’s Association she was First Runner-Up in their ”USA National Keynote Speaking Competition.” Gwen is genuine, supportive and committed. And you can trust her weather reports!

DR. BRENDA WALL As the hosts of Call Dr. Wall on Soul 73 KKDA, Dr. Brenda Wall hosted opened up the airwaves to discuss any and everything!

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JAMELIA LEHN A wife and mother, Jamlia Stanford Lehn cares about family!

Described as a very knowledgeable accounting, finance and D&I subject matter expert, Jamelia Lehn is an excellent teacher, mentor and coach. Still new to her job as the Chief Financial Officer at Roots Management

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An author and the host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell,” on Urban One, she is an urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B and contemporary R&B singer and songwriter.

She has released two solo albums as well as seven albums with her sister. Her debut solo album “Help” won a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album as well as eight Stellar Awards. Erica is talented, beautiful, creative and engaging. Her beautiful personality and spirit comes across in all of her performances, whether she is speaking or singing. Family is important to Erica and this is very apparent in her words, work and deeds. myimessenger.com

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ARRESTED

HE IS A SERIAL RAPIST

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

We’re talking about a community.

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

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