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October 12 is a great day!

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On October 12, many will reflect on the date for numerous reasons.

Some will reference a “‘lost” explorer, and the day celebrated in his honor: Columbus Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492, in the New World (what is today referred to as the United States of America), and observed the second Monday in October.

Whether it is because the U.S. Census Bureau reports an increase in the number of people who identified as American Indian and Alaska Native, either or in combination with other races; or maybe this community and others of consciousness and conscience are speaking out, whatever the case, more states have dispensed with paying homage with Columbus Day. It’s important to note that Maine, New Mexico and South Dakota no longer celebrate Columbus Day and it is referred to as Native Americans Day in South Dakota.

Still other states, while acknowledging the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day, Columbus Day remains the official state holiday.

To date Alaska, Arizona, HaSee MY TRUTH, page 12

This is my homage to the final half of what was a double whammy of human force and ceaseless determination in the battle for justice and equality for all people.

In other words, I’m acknowledging that Ina Bell Daniels McGee has died. She and her late sister, Nina Nell Daniels Wheeler, grabbed the spotlight as “the Daniels twins” as children then rapidly became the much-heralded “Civil Rights Twins” as adults who never saw a worthy cause they would not join.

Twins at Homecoming event. Circa 1940s.

Twins standing in white with flags.

McGee’s service was at Black & Clark Funeral home in Oak Cliff. Double whammy describes fairly well the impact the twin powerhouse duo stamped on the hundreds of

protests, demonstrations, and political and social causes they joined over their more than a half-century of being on call for the myriad wrongs they felt

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Mavs to require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test for fans attending games this season

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor

Planning on going to a Dallas Mavericks game this season?

Make sure you’ve vaxxed up and have a negative test ready for show; it’s the only way you’re getting into the American Airlines Center.

On Thursday the Mavs unveiled its operational health and

safety protocols for the upcoming season on its website and in an email to its season ticket holders stating, “we reserve the right to readdress the policies in place based on the current local health landscape.”

Those protocols include proof of a negative Covid-19 Rapid Test from a licensed facility within 48 hours of attending an event and proof the last dose of the vaccine Mark Cuban

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IMA and Health Momentum to provide healthcare clinics in area churches

Organizers of the Arlington Football Showdown, an inaugural pigskin matchup between Southern University and Texas Southern University, will host several cultural, fundraising and educational events this week leading up to the weekend game.

Events kick off Thursday with a Career Fair that will feature 20 Historically Black Colleges and other universities.

The Career Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday at the Arlington Independent School District Arts and Athletics Complex, 1001 E. Division St., in Arlington. It is free and open to students and their parents.

To register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tsu-vs-sucollege-fair-showdown-rsvp-student-tickets -166560-692515?utm-campaign-=social% 2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm -medium=discovery&utm- source=strongmail&utm-term=listing On Friday, alumni of the two universities, area golfers and HBCU supporters will tee off at 8:30 a.m. at the Fairway Rivalry Scholarship Golf Tournament.

The tournament will be played at Texas Rangers Golf Club, 701 Brown Blvd., in Arlington. Proceeds from the tournament will fund scholarships at both universities.

To compete in the golf tournament, or to donate to the

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Councilman Adam McGough (r) joins IMA board members as the initiative’s contract is signed by Rev. David E. Wilson Credit: Texas Metro News, LE “Lilly” Brown

Ending mass incarceration, advocating for renters facing eviction, and introducing medical innovations that could be promising to underserved communities were discussed as area ministers signed a covenant with a local nonprofit to establish clinics in area churches.

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Community Connection focuses on ending Homelessness in District 8 Brief and Photos

By Marva Sneed

Councilmember Tennell Atkins of District 8, the City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions, and Where Are You Outreach, held a homeless service resource fair recently. The outreach-based initiative seeks to identify and connect the area’s unsheltered persons to resources such as legal assistance, housing, and job resources, food and clothing resources, and medical services. The event brought together many supportive service

providers, all intent on helping those in need through a resource network unique to District 8. Councilman Atkins said the mission for this event was to identify the people that are homeless. “This was a pilot program with plenty of resources for those who have lost jobs, have medical needs, students and families who are homeless and getting them the services that they need.” For more information contact: Christine Crossley, Director, Office of Homeless Solutions https://dallascityhall.com/departments/homeless-solutions.

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National Night Out Police and Community Partnerships Brief and Photos

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National Night Out, hosted by Dallas City Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold of District 4 at the Beckley Saner Recreation Center included Home Owner Associations, Crime Watch Groups, and Neighborhood Associations in the community for a socially distant evening.

With the theme, “Together, we are making communities safer, more caring places to live and work,” citizens gathered to hear speeches, receive information and items from the numerous vendors and also receive the COVID 19 vaccine, for those who

have yet to receive it.

Wingfield’s Burgers & Wings & Fries and LaCabanita Taquizas served the community free Burgers and Tacos. Dallas Police Department officials, Dallas County Constables, and other elected officials, including: Rep. Carl O. Sherman, Sr. D-Dist. 109; Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins; Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown; Rep. Toni Rose D-Dist. 110; and, Justice of the Peace Judge Thomas G. Jones Precinct 1 Place 1, were in attendance.

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Abortion Attacks are Tanking Texas GOP Approval Ratings From Staff Reports

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Another day, another attack on abortion rights from the Texas GOP. On Monday, the all-Republican Texas Supreme Court refused to resume proceedings on a Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenging S.B. 8 -- delaying one of the many legal challenges filed against Texas Republicans’ illegal abortion ban. Because the U.S. Supreme Court also refused to take action and block the ban before it took effect, S.B. 8 has been law in Texas for more than a month now -- and as Texans await the results of a spate of legal challenges to the ban, S.B. 8 continues to bring harm to people across the state.

However, the deeply unpopular attacks are also taking a toll on GOP approval ratings. Failed Gov. Greg Abbott saw an all-time low in his approval ratings in early September, and a month later, those lows have held. A recent Quinnipiac poll put Abbott’s approval rating at only 44% -- and his handling of abortion received the lowest approval of any issue, with notably only 32% of independents approving of Abbott’s handling of abortion issues.

These results should come as no surprise, because a clear, strong majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade -- and as a recent NPR poll showed, almost six out of ten Americans oppose the central provisions of S.B. 8. Widespread support for abortion rights was on full display over the weekend, as Women’s Marches across Texas and around the country ral-

lied people by the thousands in the fight to defend abortion access. As we await a federal ruling in the Justice Department’s attempt to block this ban, Texas Democrats continue to stand with Texans and abortion advocates, and will keep fighting to protect our communities, our health care, and our constitutional rights.

Texas Democratic Party Co-Executive Director Hannah Roe Beck issued the following statement: “It’s been more than a month since Texas Republicans’ illegal abortion ban took effect -- moving our state one step closer to a GOP-driven dystopia, and putting the health and wellbeing of millions of Texans in harm’s way. But that attack is facing resistance on all fronts. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone in Texas and across the country who rallied at a Women’s March over the weekend -- and I know our voices will continue to carry, because we refuse to allow this hateful ban to stand.

“A clear, strong majority of Americans want Roe v. Wade to remain the law of the land. And a clear, strong majority of Americans believe Texas Republicans’ abortion ban is wrong. It’s no wonder Greg Abbott’s approval ratings have plummeted -- because Texans are sick and tired of watching our governor take a hatchet to our rights and freedoms. Texas Democrats will keep fighting alongside advocates to bring an end to this shameful ban, and we will keep working every single day to defeat Greg Abbott next November. Because Texas deserves better.”

3rd Annual Survivors Ball “Celebrating Victory” Brief and Photos

By Marva Sneed

At this year’s Annual Survivors Ball, Founder/CEO Angelia Dunbar celebrated 11 honorees: Dana Branch, a survivor of COVID and Life; Lisa Green, a survivor of the Loss of a Child; Monic Lowe, a survivor of Heart Failure; Sue Loncar, a survivor of Suicide Loss; Mike Garrett, a survivor of Incarceration; Nikisha M. Jackson, a survivor of Breast Cancer; Robert Thomas, a survivor of Rare Diseases; Dewayne Bryant, also a survivor of Incarceration; and Storm Malone, Sheritha Smith and Lurlene Smith, all survivors of Domestic Violence.

A survivor of Breast Cancer, domestic abuse and a kidnapping, Ms. Dunbar said the mission of the event, which is the third annual, was to bring awareness of individuals who have experienced life changing, life altering, and traumatic experiences; and yet they still survived.

In an emotional and exciting celebration Grammy award-winning singer Le’Andria Johnson and Angela Blair and the 3 Life Band provided entertainment while FOX and ROB (Fox & Rob Rich) the subjects of the Oscar-nominated Amazon Original Documentary Time and founders of Rich Family Ministries, shared moving testimonies and messages of inspiration.

Also presenting awards to “Survivors Angels” for their support of others, Ms. Dunbar said she created Survivors Ball because “it’s my story but our journey.”

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Survivor's Ball Founder Angelia Dunbar and Grammy Award Winner Le'Andria Johnson

Mike Garrett, Survivor of Incarceration, Lisa Green, Survivor of Loss of Child, Founder Angelia Dunbar, Sue Loncar, Survivor of Suicide Loss and Monic Lowe, Survivor of Heart Failure

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Buy Bailey’s Book Because!

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By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew

By Vincent L. Hall “The Day after Spring Break" may not be on your must-read list, but it should be. This wonderful piece of written artistry caught my eye because reading is becoming a lost art. A loss that poor and minority communities can ill-afford. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven as much.

Aimee Lary and Bailey Cannon are a fun-loving dynamic mother-daughter duo who hail from the Lone Star State. Aimee graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a bachelor's degree in Communications and a master's degree in Counseling. For the past 8 years, she has served as an educator at both elementary and secondary levels.

Bailey is currently an ambitious and energetic fifth grader with a passion for dance. The pandemic has given them the space to reconnect with their love for children's literacy. They share a belief that there is an author in all of us because everyone has a story to tell.

All it took was reading a brief description of this book written by a 10-year old and her mom.

“Change can be tough and stir up many different feelings, and change can bring about something new. Join an insightful elementary school student as she navigates her feelings and adjusts to the way the global pandemic changes her life; ultimately, teaching her that we're stronger together.”

Talk about change! Some of us grew up in that era where our parents were so sure of our

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safety outside that they would lock the screen door after we walked out. That was your cue that it was time for them to get some rest and for you to get some exercise.

This lingering pandemic (because some of y’all won't take a shot for the team) has locked our children in. The least they can do is exercise their minds by reading. Parents should both engage and encourage them to read more books.

Bailey sums up the sentiments of many children from age six to sixteen. “I was enjoying a spring break filled with fun family and friends in 3rd grade when everything changed.”

Not only does Bailey speak for millions of children, but she also shows some literary form far above her grade level. The use of the words “filled, fun, family and friends display her understanding of “alliteration.”

Alliteration is the “occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.” You may not have known the word, but if you grew up listening to great Black preachers, you have enjoyed it without knowing what it is.

Let me tell you what else Bailey has learned. As someone who has written a book, I can tell you that publishing is an entirely different animal beyond writing. Nowadays, you have to copyright your material, apply for an ISBN or scan code, set up a website, create a marketing strategy, and so much more.

Bailey is on the road to becoming the next Maya Angelou or Gwendolyn Brooks. She is on the path toward entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency.

We have done well to help our children understand that edu-

cational attainment is key to success, but the lock turns best when it belongs to you and not your boss.

Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III (a master of alliteration) often says that African-Americans have to move from signing the back of the check to signing the front. That change will require that we establish and support enterprises in our own communities.

Dr. Haynes and the Friendship-West church congregation recently deployed a Facebook page entitled the "100 Days of Buying Black." The campaign to encourage us spending money with us. The drive is to encourage you to buy from Black businesses every day through December 31. Aimee and Bailey are Black, and thereby they are a bonafide Black business.

The Day after Spring Break is a beautifully illustrated and well-written storybook that parents and children of all races can enjoy together. Bailey and her mom Aimee are set to release another book, Matchless Mom soon, so start your collection today!

Buy Bailey’s Book Because (alliteration again) it is the right thing to do. Go to www.beejewelbooks.com or any participating bookseller today!

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

Years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the State Capitol for an exhibit that featured drawings of kindergarten students. These pictures were their aspirations for their future.

These babies illustrated dreams of becoming nurses, doctors, stay home moms, firefighters and so many other admirable career options. These babies aspired only to do great things. Yet, something happens between their childhood and adulthood that changes their trajectory.

No one starts out with bad intentions in mind but due to their environments, decisions, family, and other influences, some of these children don’t reach their dreams as adults.

If we go back in time to think about our dreams and aspirations, for many of us, we are not doing what we wanted. Life’s challenges and obstacles became a reality. We got discouraged and gave up.

For some of us, others told us that we couldn’t do it and we believed it. It’s so easy to become stuck. For many of us, we are in relationships, jobs/careers, and situationships that are keeping us from moving forward to reach the dreams that we had or even have now.

It’s not those folks or our past that’s the problem. It’s our thinking that contributes to our inability to move forward. Our minds and our thinking are so powerful that no matter how many possibilities may exist, we can convince ourselves to see the worst. We can even experience analysis paralysis.

It is really about the way we see our ability to move forward. Author Carol Dweck in her work discusses the concepts of a growth mindset and a fixed mindset.

A fixed mindset is believing that you are born with intelligence and talents.

This mindset spends a lot of time proving their intelligence to others. In a growth mindset, it is recognizing that intelligence and talents are a result of work and development.

It is understanding that being good at something is temporary and isn’t a fixed state. Some of us are stuck focusing on what others think and believe about us.

Some of us are resting on our laurels and accomplishments. Others of us are allowing the problems of the past to dictate our present possibilities.

Moving forward is understanding who you are and whose you are. Your mindset must be rooted in who God says you are and not your obstacles, problems or even people. A growth mindset helps us to understand that God has purpose for our lives, that with God we can change, we can develop and grow into being who we are called and created to be.

• It’s not based on what others say or think. You must believe: “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to them that believe’” (Mark 9:23).

• Watch what you are thinking because your doubt can impact your outcome: “For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:7-8) • It is understanding that purpose for your life began from the day you were formed. Psalms 139:13-16 states, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.”

• I must understand that my purpose for my life may not be God’s purpose and I must seek God for it. Psalm 138:8 (ESV) says: “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;” Trust God’s will for your life and know that what God has for you is better than anything you could imagine or wish for your life.

• Don’t get stuck in the past: “Do not call to mind the former things or ponder things of the past. (Isaiah 43:18) No matter what we’ve gone through, we can’t get stuck. Know that God is using all of those experiences I’ve endured to work it out for my good, but I must believe that. There is too much for us to be, to do, to see, to experience.

Be committed to you, what God has for you and remember, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

(Romans 8:28) Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the host of the Tapestry Podcast and the author of three books for women. She is also the Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas. To learn more, visit drfroswa.com.

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By Dr. E. Faye Williams It’s hard to believe and even sadder to have to admit that naturalized citizens are more knowledgeable about the functions, operation and current events related to the United States government than natural-born citizens. That’s primarily attributed to the extremely rigorous education program and demonstrated knowledge necessary to meet the stringent requirements of the naturalization process.

While many of those natural-born assume they have or will acquire such knowledge through the process of osmosis or the ignorant musings of a “smart” friend or neighbor, our naturalized fellow-citizens have been vetted, tested, and have proven themselves worthy of their rights and privileges of citizenship.

As one who has taught civics in formal classes, run for the U.S. Congress and studied diplomacy, I am repeatedly befuddled by the knowledge — or lack thereof — about principles of the American govern-

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ment or governance by other Americans who proclaim their right to “freedom(s)” under those same principles. I find it equally hard to believe that those who protest the loudest about the erosion of the right of independent thought and personal autonomy are also the actors who would/do most often trample the rights and freedom of expression of those with whom they disagree.

The example of this contradiction is most dramatically demonstrated by those who rail against being forced to vaccinate against their will. They will crow incessantly about their right and freedom to do what they want with their own bodies, yet too many of them will argue against a woman’s right to choose an abortion or act in a manner consistent with her conscience and the counsel of her physician.

Because they are disturbed or offended by the truth of their histories, they will attempt to prevent the telling of the unvarnished truth of that hateful and most often brutal excursion through the American past.

Historical revisionism now runs rampant. Those who cling to the deceitful nature of the typical Trump follower would have all believe that the history of this nation began in 1776 and that the viciousness of slavery, the

inhumane treatment of the Native American, the brutish overrun of the Mexican occupants of the American Southwest, and the unjust exclusion of Asian immigrants was accomplished with the willing participation of its victims.

Most egregiously, they’re the ones who proclaim to value American democracy, the principle of “one person, one vote” and the unabridged right of every citizen’s personal expression through the ballot — except when the votes of people of color, women or others on the “outside” upset the balance of white political power.

The unwillingness to accept the “browning” of America has created a social divide so broad and acerbic as to only offer a future steeped in violence and discord.

Without the hint of voter irregularities, the radical right has convinced a huge segment of the population that election outcomes that don’t favor the white majority are rigged or “fake.” White supremacy has become the fellow traveler with Republicanism and/or political conservatism. The Jan. 6 insurrection and its precursor in Charlottesville, Va., are now acceptable methods of redressing grievance. Those violations of our most cherished traditions of social conduct are not conside-

red worthy of criticism because they express some nebulous truth.

Pedagogists (students of the art and science of teaching) have long believed that authoritarianism flourishes in the absence of critical thinking among uneducated/undereducated populations. These are populations most willing to accept “facts” that most closely align with their own beliefs. The reemerging racism

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and misogyny are the drivers of this new and objectionable “spirit of America.” The fear of losing power has caused a negative attitude adjustment among uninformed and just plain mean whites who, each day, demonstrate their unwillingness to accept and adapt to our changing America.

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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“DON’T LET YOUR EGO BLOCK YOUR JOURNEY! HONOR THE WOMEN FIRST” BLACK CARD

By Terry Allen Hey reader family. I want to remind you that my Big Mama lessons are poured into me via the experiences by All the women in my life family, my mom, my aunt, my sisters even my numerous community wives. My beloved grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, shared a lot,

and so did many women.

First, let me say establish one point I always say when I am speaking. “Men raise a son, but women raise a nation. Yes, women historically ran the community as the unsung managers that lifted the community up and wholeheartedly support the Black male leaderships! And yes, the paper has showcased 100s of Superb Women. Yes, I have a story to share, right.

Big Mama told me over and over again to respect not just your elders, but especially the women in the community.

When I asked why, she said.

“When you are challenged during your journey, look to the women you know to surround you with reminders of how to be the best version of you.”

In our Ancient African culture, women set the tone for nourishment and planted the seeds for male leadership.

It is a known fact that each of us enter our growth with a God driven ability to receive and withstand challenges. Yet, life assures you that you can only mitigate challenges though trials and tribulations only.

So they only way to manage the obstacles in your path is to have some accomplished and experienced allies in your village- the women. Brother, when you truly understand the power, vitality and resilience of the women in the village you will choose to uplift and celebrate the ‘superb’ women in your life.

This column is dedicated to the “superb women” on my Personal Board of Directors. So this is a shout-out to all my community wives who have been game-changers in mentoring, empowerment and leadership. You

know who you are – email me to let me know you got this! I close with this one quote from attorney Eboni K. Williams, the first Black women to be added to the RHONY. She said, “It is my divine honor and privilege to be a Black woman.”

So to my seed planting community wives, I see you! E-mail me at terryallenpr@gmail.com Terry Allen is an award-winning media professional, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is also the founder of City Men Cook and 1016 Media. Reach him at terryalllenpr@gmail.com

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By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. Today, the makeshift migrant border camp in Del Rio, Texas, is virtually empty, cleared of thousands of Haitian refugees who came there seeking asylum in America. State troopers now line the border area to discourage others from gathering.

The horrifying images of the crisis – immigration agents on horseback using reins as whips on the helpless, women and children huddled in the heat, distraught Haitians deported back to the Haiti that they had left years ago – will not be so easily erased. And more Haitians and Central Americans are on their way north as I write.

President Biden denounced the treatment of the Haitians, admitting that “We know that those images painfully conjured up the worst elements of our nation’s ongoing battle against systemic racism.” Yet, the deportations will continue.

Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary of Homeland Security, reported that of the 30,000 Haitians that had gathered at the border, 12,000 were given a chance to make their case for asylum, 8,000 returned to Mexico, and some 2,000 were deported to

Haiti. The deportations were carried out under the special order issued

by Donald Trump, using the pandemic as an excuse to deport refugees seeking asylum.

The contrast of the treatment of Haitians with that of Afghans is stark.

There is bipartisan support for resettling thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban in the U.S. In polls, both Republicans and Democrats support welcoming the Afghani migrants. At the same time, most Americans favor even stricter policies on our southern border, a reflection of Trump’s success in turning immigration into a racial symbol in American politics.

Yet, the kind of persecution and peril that Afghans face in their home country is paralleled by that faced by those arriving from Haiti or from Central America. Desperate, they leave their homes fleeing brutal gang violence, extortion, climate catastrophes, desperate poverty, all made worse by corrupt repressive governments.

Apologies and reprimand for the agents on horseback is not sufficient.

The U.S. needs a deep reassessment of its immigration policies and its policies toward its neighbors to the south. Serious congressional hearings and bipartisan public commissions should probe the reality we face – and what a humane, forward-looking policy should include.

Any reassessment must start with the U.S. dramatically changing its

foreign policy priorities. We spent over $3 trillion on the failed war in Afghanistan on the other side of the world. We spend billions a year to keep troops in Europe 76 years after World War II, and in Korea nearly 70 years after the fighting stopped. We spend billions in a misbegotten effort to police the world, with troops engaged in anti-terror operations in an unimaginable 85 countries over the last three years alone.

At the same time, we have short-changed assistance to our neighbors, have limited capacity to aid them in times of calamity, and too often have supported dictators and corrupt elites that have preyed upon their own people.

Haiti is an extreme example of that. In 1791, Haiti, then known as Saint Dominigue, was a jewel in France’s colonial empire when its slaves revolted against wealthy planters, fighting for their independence.

For this, Haitians paid a brutal price as France – with U.S. assistance – forced Haitians to pay billions in reparations for overturning the slave society. The U.S. took control over Haiti’s finances, invaded, and then ran the country for years, and has supported a series of corrupt dictators and corrupted elections over the past decades. The French sugar plantations depleted the soil, destroying the tree cover that makes the island vulnerable to the hurricanes that now hit with increasing ferocity.

In the last year, popular revolts have continued against a corrupt and illegitimate government. In July, the unpopular president, Jovenel Moise, was assassinated, throwing the government into turmoil. Violence spread; food became scarce. In August, a massive earthquake hit, killing more than 2,000, injuring over 12,000, and destroying villages and homes. That was followed by flash flooding caused by tropical storm Grace. The U.S. is returning Haitians forcibly to a country utterly unable to provide for them.

One thing we know. If nothing changes, the number seeking refuge will continue to grow. Extreme weather is already destroying more crops, flooding villages, leveling towns. Repressive governments and failed states leave families at risk.

Desperate to save the lives of their children, more and more will take the terrible risk of seeking a chance to survive in the U.S. and elsewhere.

The U.S. needs to make its asylum policy clear. It needs to define who it will allow to seek asylum and apply that standard without discrimination. It needs comprehensive immigration reform that will increase the number of legal immigrants. And it needs a good neighbor policy that will dramatically increase resources for multi-lateral economic aid and humanitarian relief. We need to augment our own ability to help our neighbors in time of calamity and we

need to invest in our neighbors to build their own capacity to react to what surely will be growing climate catastrophes. Haiti deserves debt relief and reparations from France and the United States, repaying the debt exacted by slave-owning societies for the Haitian revolt that freed the slaves.

Last week, my son Jonathan joined a delegation led by Rev. Al Sharpton to visit and investigate the situation in Del Rio. They heard how the Haitians were lured to the U.S. border by advertisements and ad campaigns suggesting they would be welcomed, instead they were preyed upon by gangs and thieves along the way.

About two-thirds of the Haitian migrants were women and children.

The military and police presence far outweighed the presence of humanitarian organizations or of volunteers.

Haitians are human too. In a time of extreme distress, they deserve a helping hand, not the lash of a rein.

And for our own sake, we should be working with our neighbors to build prosperity, not building walls to protect ourselves from the misery around us.

The Congress should have hearings on Haitian and immigration policies and Haiti should be included in our budget.

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is president and CEO of the Rainbow/ PUSH Coalition.

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Ina – if I may call her by her first name [PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THIS REQUEST] – died August 21 at age 89. Ina had kept a vow she said she and her twin made with each other that if either died first, the other would carry on their civil rights commitment. Amateur fashion designer Nina died July 15, 1995 at age 64. Ina, a veteran Dallas school guidance counselor, forged on for nearly 26 more years.

“She would not want to be just singled out, even now,

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without mentioning her twin,” Dawn McGee, Ina’s daughter, said of her mother. “Activism in civil and human rights is what they lived for -- together. She kept the vow they made.”

Daughter Dawn, who sometimes uses the spelling Dauwnn[cq McGhee, is a film, music and entertainment producer…. and owns and operates the Archive Records label. She chose an entertainment career inspired by her late father and Ina’s husband of 40 years, local veteran actor and entrepreneur Bill McGhee. Dawn said her mother chose the more common spell of their last name “McGee.” Learn about Dawn at https://glow-music.com/bio.

Dawn produced, directed and edited a compelling 2015 You Tube documentary about her then 84-year-old mother that her mother personally narrated. Ina recalled her and her sister’s many involvements.

Other prominent Dallas-area civil and human rights activists also shared their memories and interactions with the twins.

Among about 10 commentators are Dallas activist John Fullinwider, SCLC activist Rev.

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Peter Johnson, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Diane Ragsdale, Greenville Texas NAACP Branch president Rev. Philip Duke, and various grassroots people who marched and demonstrated with the twins. The You Tube documentary is Twincerely: Memoir of the “Civil Rights Twins.”

The twins were noted for their sharp, matching style of dress, with a variety of matching hats, and their signature American and Black Liberation flags they always carried at demonstrations.

“They brought a spark to anything we did,” activist Fullinwider said in the documentary. “They would be dressed to the nines …and each would have a flag. So instead of being alienated from the symbol of patriotism because of being oppressed…they reclaimed especially that symbol… So, we had the American flag at all of our demonstrations.”

SCLC’s Rev. Johnson recalled that “Dr., King and Rev. Abernathy spoke of them often,” referring to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. Ralph Abernathy.

And former Mayor Pro Tem Ragsdale said, “You probably cannot recover any old civil rights footage in Dallas and not see the Civil Rights Twins.”

The documentary recalls many of the hundreds of demonstrations and campaigns the twins joined. These included prominent cases surrounding Lenell Jeter, James Byrd Jr., a Dallas lead smelter plant, Atlanta child murders, Hands Across America brotherhood demonstration, Forsyth County, Georgia 1987 march against white supremacy, 1963 March

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on Washington, and Ina at the 50th anniversary of the march.

The twins, born in Greenville, Texas, joined local Black leaders there in the 1960s urging re-

Ina Bell Daniels McGee and Nina Nell Daniels Wheeler -- inseparable civil rights twin warriors – together again moval of a well-known Greenville welcoming sign that stated: “Blackest Land and Whitest People,” and as “Yellow Dog Democrats,” in the 1990s, met with then Presidential candidate Bill Clinton during a 1990s Dallas campaign visit.

Of chose, the twins, who had seven other siblings, were more than their civil rights work. The documentary recalls them appearing as beauties in maga-

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zines and winning many twin and beauty contests – several prominently at the segregated State Fair of Texas in the 1950s -- and being firsts in some national television appearances including games shows.

In the documentary, Dallas theater actress Vickie Washington spoke of the twins’ legacy.

“Their lives teach us …that we can’t rest, because injustice never rests,” Washington said.

“We have to keep fighting, … making our voices heard. It’s important for us to know the sacrifices that were made.”

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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Yolanda Nolan knows what it means to serve Little Rock’s Yolanda Nolan attended the hisotric Central High School, then went to Langston University, Ok where she was initiated into the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and she received a B.S. in Sociology (University of Arkansas - Little Rock) and Masters in Social Work (Washington University, St. Louis. MO) A social worker/college administrator, Yolanda is an Asso.

Executive Director for Association for Independent Living. She also worked for Dallas County Community College District as a District Director.

She is a member of St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church. Her community involvement includes African American Museum, St. Luke UMC Mental Health Ministry, Pelican Missionary Ministries (Mission trip to Puerto Rico) Youth Advocate, Founder of Our Brother's Keeper-NDUGU, Inc. - a non-profit youth agency. She was a 2002 Recipient of the Prism Award through the Dallas Mental Health Association and she is a member of Leadership Dallas Class of 1999. Yolanda loves gardening (indoor and outdoor), reading, art (drawing, painting and art museums) and traveling.

Patricia Clark Webb is a dynamic leader, servant.

Patricia Clark Webb is the Executive Dean Economic and Workforce Development and she is celebrating 37 years at Dallas County Community College District — serving as professor and assistant dean. A born leader, in 1995 she was Teacher of the Year for DCCCD and in 2015 she was Administrator of the Year. Previously Pat was a manager at Southwestern Bell/ AT&T. Hailing from Alexandria, LA, Pat graduated Peabody Magnet High School.

A graduate of Bishop College with a degree in Speech Communication, she completed post graduate work at UNT and received a M.S. in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University. Pat is a wife, mother and grandmother, writer, editor and community leader/servant. She has received numerous awards and been featured in publications because of her visionary leadership and organizational skills, as well as her community service as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and she has held leadership positions including South Central Regional Conference Chairman.

Shequitta Kelly-Joubert’s life is one that is inspiring, thoughtprovoking and worth sharing because it’s a real testimony of triumph, hope, faith and love.

Her story began long before she became Judge Shequitta Kelly of Dallas County Criminal Court #11.

Born in Michigan City, IN, she was a teen mother who was determined to make a good life for herself and her beautiful daughter.

Shequitta received a BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice prior to receiving a law degree from Indiana University School of Law. Much of her work has focused on prosecuting domestic violence and child abuse cases. As a judge she created the country’s first multi-faceted DV offender program; Intercepted, and she helped create Pipeline to Possibilities, geared towards keeping youth out of the criminal justice system.

An active member of Friendship-West Baptist Church, So. Dallas BP&W and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., this wife and mother is founder of The Hair Shield, a satin-lined protective unit used to store, transport and restores beauty to your hair extensions.

JUNE JENKINS

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June Jenkins is progressiveminded and an advocate for justice and social reform June Jenkins is a promotional products consultant, with years of experience with CFJ Legacy Group and Impressive Images.

She says, “We help our clients market and promote their business by leveraging their website, social media, and technology.” A graduate of Cave Spring High School, she received a B.A. degree in Math/Computer Science from Stephens College. After graduation, June spent 17 years at Electronic Data Systems as a Technology Team Manager and Program Director. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, June served as Chair of the Technology Task Force. She was also on the Board of Directors - Technology for National Sales Network. June is president of the Collin County NAACP, which she was instrumental in activating in 2016. In 2020 she was recognized in the #GirlBoss series “that features leading ladies, directors, presidents and volunteers who are doing selfless things, despite everything 2020 has brought.” June was one of 10 feted for changing Plano.

Monique Muhammad is an author, Life Coach, Business & Financial Expert, Breast Cancer Survivor, Motivational Speaker, Talk Show Host and Philanthropist.

An active member of Dallas Professional Women, Monique Muhammad runs Monique Je’ Academy, an online school offering financial and professional growth courses. The Chicago native has an impressive resume in business coaching, financial services and education. In 2011 Monique founded Code Pink Productions, a nonprofit organization committed to building a better community by developing the potential of lowincome families as well as at-risk girls and women. She is also the CEO/Executive Director at SixSix CBD Inc. Seventeen years ago, as a new mother to a one-year-old and two adopted teen girls, she was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. Her mother was diagnosed with colon cancer the same week. The two women fought their battles together. Both went into remission, however, her mother passed away in 2009 after her cancer spread. Monique has awarded a scholarship in her mother’s name.

DR. FELICIA SHEPHERD A 2019 graduate of Leadership Southwest, Dr. Felicia Shepherd was named 2021 Mentor of the Year Finalist for the Women of Visionary Influence (WOVI).

Dr. Felicia N. Shepherd is Founder/CEO of FiNeSse Enterprises LLC. and graduate of W.W. Samuell High School; Texas Southern University with a B.S. in Political Science, a M.Ed (Elementary Education & School Counseling), and a PhD. in Higher Education from Texas A&MCommerce. Dr. Shep was a teacher, professor, school counselor and columnist. The author of Oh My Gosh! Not Another Mean Girl: Helping Girls with Relational Aggressio, she received the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Award, the Excellence in Achievement Award in Business from Texas Southern University, presidential recognition from the National Society of Leadership and Success, and was named to Who’s Who in Black Dallas in 2016 and the African American Educator of Excellence Award from the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education. She is a member of the Dallas Alumni Chapter of Texas Southern University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Texas Counselor Association, Texas School Counselor Association, and Women of Visionary Influence.

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KEESHA WILSON WILLIAMS A servant leader, Keesha Wilson Williams is a consummate professional who loves to serve.

Keesha Wilson Williams has served as a Leadership and Development Consultant with HMS and Parkland Hospital. She also has an extensive background in training with several corporations, including GENPACT; Nationstar Mortgage; Training Folks, Inc.; hotels.com; and Fidelity Investments.

The Skyline High School graduate attended UTA, majoring in Business Administration and Management. Keesha then attended Paul Quinn College, where she studied Organizational Management, Human Resources, Business, Training and Development; and was initiated into the Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA). A certified Executive Coach and Development Dimensions International Certified Facilitator of Learning Systems, the past Basileus (president) of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of AKA is also their South Central Region Representative-International Nominating Committee.

Keesha is also a member of the Trinity Chapter of The Links, Inc. LINDA MCINTOSH TODD Linda McIntosh Todd is a businesswoman, community servant and philanthropist.

After almost 30 years of leading diverse teams at Xerox, Linda McIntosh Todd retired as Global Client Manager, but also held several other management positions during her distinguished career. A graduate of Carter High School where she was in the National Honor Society, Lieutenant in the Drill Team (Carter Calicos), Homecoming Queen, Secretary of the Senior Class, Drill Team Lieutenant; she received a BBA Degree in Marketing from UTA and MBA from UTD. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she is also a member of The Links, Inc and she serves on the board of directors for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Linda is a long serving and faithful member of St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church and she serves on the board of Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. A wife, mother and grandmother, Linda also serves on the board of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and served as chair of its inaugural Black Heritage Celebration.

DR. ASHLEY HYDER ENGLISH Dr. Ashley Hyder English was a leader as a student and continues serve and lead.

Dr. Ashley E. Hyder English is an assistant professor of Strategic communication and Champion for Community Engagement at Texas Christian University. The CEO and Founder of Elevated Engagement Consulting worked as a lecturer/

graduate assistant at the University of North Texas and a Señior Public Relations & Communications Manager at the Volunteer Center of North Texas.

While pursuing a BA degree in journalism with a Public Relations concentration, Ashley served as President of the Amazing Zeta Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Coalition of Black Organizations; Parliamentarian of the National Association of Black Journalists; a peer advisor and a Supreme Court Justice of the Student Government Association. She continued her education at UNT, receiving a Masters in Public Administration with a Nonprofit Management Specialization and a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and Management. Dr. Ashley is a wife and mother.

JUDGE AUDREY MOOREHEAD Judge Audrey Moorehead is grounded in faith, leadership, service, community and the law.

The Honorable Audrey F. Moorehead, was named the 2021 Outstanding Jurist by the Dallas Women Lawyer’s Association.

A graduate of Huston TIllotson University, she received her MBA from Dallas Baptist University and her JD from the Texas A&M University School of Law. She also studied clinical gerontology at Baylor University. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Judge Audrey is the first woman to be elected Judge of Dallas County Criminal Court #3.

She began her professional career with the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas. For 14 years, her practice specialized in Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Wills, and Trusts. A born leader, her board service includes: State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, National Bar Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, Dallas County Child Welfare Board, CASA Advisory Board, Dallas Legal Hospice, Dallas Women Lawyer’s Association and Texas Women Lawyers Association.

REV. DR. CHALLIS BRADFORD Pastor Challis Bradford's smile is the beginning of a wonderful relationship because behind that smile is love, faith, support, strength, perseverance, justice, compassion and so much more as she uplifts.

Rev. Dr. Challis Bradford has served as Senior Pastor at Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church and is now the Servant Leader Pastor of Greater Garth African Methodist Episcopal Church, where they provide home cooked See SUPERB WOMEN, page 9

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TERESA COLEMAN WASH Teresa Coleman Wash is celebrating 28 years at the awardwinning Bishop Arts Theatre Center.

Since 1993, Teresa Coleman Wash has been Executive Artistic Director/Playwright and Producer at the awardwinning Bishop Arts Theatre Center. Previously she was an account representative at FWOX 97 FM in Atlanta and WVEU TV 69. Teresa received her BBA Degree in Marketing from Albany State University where she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and was Miss Alpha Phi Alpha and 2nd attendant to Miss Albany State University. She was also part of the Royal Passionate Marching Band. She received a MA degree in Theatre/ Theatre Arts Management at Goucher College and she participated in the Chief Executive Program at Harvard Business School. A wife and mother, Teresa is the recipient of several awards including: Obelisk Award for Visionary Arts Leadership 2016, MasterMind Award, Business of The Year Finalist and Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic Community Service Award.

EARTHA MUHAMMAD Eartha Muhammad will make you fall in love with the navy bean!

Sis. Eartha Muhammad, a member of N.O.I. Muhammad Mosque No. 48 in South Dallas, is the owner of Mother Earth Natural Baked Goods. Although she attended college to become a technical illustrator, the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree as she eventually followed the path of a long line of bakers. Hopefully she will be able to interest her children in keeping with tradition! Eartha loves providing healthy, tasty treats and she’s always experimenting in the kitchen, trying to find some new, appetizing and healthy pie, bread or cookie that has customers traveling to enjoy her latest creation.

In addition to her various bean pies; she has bean pie cheesecakes, pineapple zucchini muffins, navy bean cakes and navy bean cookies. Eartha impresses people with her work ethic, cleanliness, attention to detail and love for what she does. Reach her at 214-402-3307 or https://motherearthbakedgoods.ecwid. com/.

HON. STEFANI CARTER Stefani Carter has always been focused and driven. She continues to soar!

Stefani Carter is a commercial litigation and regulatory shareholder at Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC. A Plano East Senior High School grad and Magna Cum Laude grad of UT, she has worked at Vinson & Elkins, litigation boutiques, and Stefani Carter & Associates, LLC. She was an assistant DA and a two-term member of the Texas House. First elected in 2010, Carter made history by becoming the first Republican African-American woman to serve in the Texas House. Ms. Carter is a graduate of Harvard Law School and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

As a student, she won scholarships from the Dallas -Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators. Ms. Carter currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. She also serves as Lead Director of the Board of Directors, as Chairperson of the NCG Committee, and a Member of the Related Party Transactions Committee of Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. DAISY THOMPSON CRITTON Daisy Thompson Critton is a nurturer, a servant, a leader.

Daisy Thompson Critton was Initiated into the Delta Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while attending Bishop College, where she received her BA degree. A retired manager for the City of Dallas, Daisy is a long time member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. She is involved in the NAACP, Women Museum, National Council of Negro Women, Value Perspective Book Club, as Past Vice President of South Dallas Business & Professional Women, AARP, Dodd Education and Support Board of Directors, High Degree Order of Eastern Star, Associate Matron, Rose of the Morning 96B-Order of the Eastern Star and 38th President of Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Her numerous honors include: Order of Eastern Star, South Dallas B&PW, Links Inc., and the City of Dallas. Daisy enjoys reading, solving various computer games and traveling.

SHELLYE JACKSON LYONS Shellye Jackson Lyons has over 15 years experience in social media management and marketing.

A wife, mother and grandmother, Shellye Lyons has worked at Your MEDIA Girl, Dallas College, 411 Radio Network, The Lyons Group and Paradise Legal Support and Secretarial Services. She is the founder and executive

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director of the National Business Women Enterprise Network, Inc. An independent beauty consultant for Avon and copyeditor for Shereese Magazine, Shellye received an associates degree in paralegal studies from Oklahoma Junior College where she joined the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), and she received an associates degree from Dallas College in business administration/ management where she was a member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. A graduate of Muskogee High School and a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students, she studied business management at the University of Phoenix and is pursuing a BS in Law and Policy from Grand Canyon University.

JUDGE RHONDA HUNTER Rhonda Hunter is Judge of the 303rd Judicial District Court.

Born in Philadelphia PA, Judge Rhonda Hunter integrated T.W. Browne Jr. High School and was one of the African Americans at Kimball High School in Dallas. She graduated from Skyline High School and received a BA from UT and J.D. from SMU. In addition to her law practice, she was a partner with Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP and she was chief of the Juvenile Division in the Dallas County DA’s office. Judge Hunter is Board Certified in Family Law and Child Welfare Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She was named one of 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas in 2016 and 2017 by D-CEO Magazine and was featured on the cover of the 2016 edition of Texas Superlawyer.

A dancer, choreographer and teacher, she was president of Dallas Bar Association, J. L. Turner Legal Association and Dallas Association of Black Women Attorneys.

ALEXIS YANCEY Alexis Yancey is an award-winning television producer who is owner and executive producer of Alexis Yancey Productions.

Alexis Yancey produces website and crowd funding videos, news shows, stories, feature segments, ads, PSAs and social media with an impressive clientele. A past vice president broadcast of the National Association of Black Journalists and president of the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators, Ms. Yancey won an Emmy for a special she produced for KERA-TV in 2008. Ms. Yancey produced stories for CBS News programs and in 1997, she won the American Women in Radio and Television Gracie Award for Best Television Feature and the NABJ Best Public Affairs/Newsmagazines Award for Child’s Play. A University of WisconsinMadison broadcast journalism major, she was a senior producer at Satellite News Channel and worked at WFAA in Dallas, WBZ-TV in Boston, and WTMJ in Milwaukee. She is co-author of “Divorce,

Wilderness Peace: A 40 Day Healing Journey,” to help women and men recovering from broken relationships.

DEMETRIA MCCAIN Demetria McCain is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity HUD. Demetria McCain serves as the president of the Inclusive Communities Project, an affordable fair housing nonprofit in Dallas, TX. Skilled in Nonprofit Management, Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, and Public Policy, Demetria is an educator, who served as staff attorney for the National Housing Law Project and Neighborhood Legal Services Program.

A graduate of Arts Magnet High School, the native Dallasite received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University and a Master of Fine Arts from City University of New York - Brooklyn College, and she received her JD Degree from Howard University School of Law. She has served as a board member of the National Housing Law Project, North Texas Fair Housing Center and Poverty & Race Research Action Council. This mother and community servant is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and she also volunteered for the League of Women Voters of Dallas.

YVETTE MANGRAM HARRIS Yvette Mangram Harris is a Sr. Revenue Cycle Manager at ASC at United Surgical Partners International.

Yvette Mangram Harris, the Chief Excellence officer of Elevate with Yvette, is the reigning queen of execution. A graduate of Stratford High School, Yvette received a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University, where she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and a MA in Clinical Sociology from Texas Southern University.

She’s a wife and mother and has worked as a Senior Account Manager at Network Science, Senior Business Operations Analyst at Parkland Hospital Systems, director of Access Services at Baylor University Medical Center, and Northeast Region Operations Manager for Dallas MetroCare Services. She has volunteered with Friends of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts (served as President), Queens for Kings, Cedar Hill High School PTSA, and National Pan Hellenic Council of Tarrant County (serving as 2nd Vice President). She’s also a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

DR. ESTER DAVIS Known for the Ester Davis Show and owning a red carpet with her style and gracious presentation, Dr. Ester Davis is

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Ester Davis is a host/producer/owner at Community Affairs News Network. An alum of Texas Southern University: her many talents have been utilized as a Model/Commentator at Dallas Market Center; Designer/ Consultant, E Style Catalog for Ebony Magazine; Host/ Producer, Community Affairs, (Access-to-Cable-to-Network) Comcast Cable Studios; and Assignment Editor -Studios of NBC, Fort Worth (Network, Cable, Digital). She has written for Time Warner, Cox Communications Studios; Pat Summerall Productions, Discovery Channel; DCCable, Voices of PeaceTV (Tarrytown, New York); Dallas Post Tribune, Texas Metro News, Florida Star, Jacksonville & Georgia Star, Atlanta, Elite News; UPI Online; and “World and I” Magazine, Washington, DC, South Korea. She also produced, “On-The-Red-Carpet” w/ Terry Allen. A widow, mother and grandmother; Ester earned a doctorate in religious studies in 2017 from Grace International Seminary.

DR. SHEWANDA RILEY For two decades Shewanda Riley has provided words of wisdom in her column in the Dallas Weekly Hailing from San Antonio, TX; Dr. Shewanda Riley is currently celebrating 18 years at Tarrant County College where she is an Assistant Professor of English.

For the past 20 years she has been a columnist for The Dallas Weekly and she previously was the news director at KNON Radio. Dr. Riley received her BA degree in English Communications Arts from St. Mary’s University, where she was President of the Black Student Union. She received a MA degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from SMU and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Arlington. The author of Love Hangover: Moving from Pain to Purpose After a Relationship Ends, Dr. Riley is a committed educator who has high expectations for all of her students.

DR. JILL WAGGONER Dr. Jill Waggoner is the gift that just keeps giving by helping patients move toward a healthier lifestyle!

Dr. Jill Waggoner is a graduate of Bishop College and is board certified in family medicine having earned her master’s degree in anatomical sciences and her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She completed her internship and residency at UT and Dr. Jill has certifications in both Preventive Medicine and Wellness Coordination See SUPERB WOMEN, page 16

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By Hollywood Hernandez THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK is showing at theaters and streaming on HBO/MAX. It's a prequel to the Sopranos series and takes viewers back to the earlier years of the series and gives real insight into the Soprano family.

The movie is set in the younger days of Tony Soprano, in the 60s and 70s, and shows a pre-teen and teenaged Tony. Crime and murder is the signature of the family but more than anything it's about family. The New Jersey mob is a tight group.

Just like in The Sopranos, the mob bosses suffer from mental issues and they could use some counseling, but hard drinking and violence against

their rivals is how they deal with their emotions.

The younger version of the crew is a real joy. Junior, Livia, and Johnny are featured as the old crew. Christopher's father Dickie Moltiasatanti is featured as a mobster that Tony Soprano loves and he learns about how to be a criminal with Dickie's influence.

James Gandolfini's son Michael play's a teenaged Tony and gives a

great performance in the crime drama.

The only issue I had was that the film is filled with too much content. The movie could have easily been a seasonlong series. We barely get into the story. I could have used more of the background story.

The movie is rated R for violence and lasts 2 hours. On my "Hollywood Popcorn Scale" I rate THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK a JUMBO.

Buy life insurance to build generational wealth FROM MARVA WITH LOVE

By Marva J. Sneed As an entrepreneur and experienced financial professional, Paulon Britt is on a mission to teach Wall Street concepts to whom she refers to as “Main Street" investors.

Britt wants to provide information and tools to families so that they maybuildgenerational wealthand become financially independent.

She discussed financial responsibility on a recent broadcast of From Marva with Love. Here are excerpts from our conversation: MS:Tell us about your story.

PB: On this journey, God has shown up in my life, so I give Him praise. What I found out a long time ago was the secret. Optional cut: I call it the best secret in America.

Generational wealth is out there. The tools and resources are out here. We are just asking the wrong questions.

Optional cut: That’s my story and we can only be guided by what we know.

Amazingly,We don’t know what we

I want him, not his sister!

don’t know. Optional cut: Once I found out how simple and the journey - and that’s with anyone I don’t care how small your means are - with knowledge and encouragement we can achieve so much. My story is like anybody else’s. I did everything they tell you to do: Go to school, get a good education so you can get that good job. Then, climb the corporate ladder.

What I found is, it’s not true. That is not the wealth formula. Optional cut: It is to simply to understand the concept.

MS: What is the formula?

PB: I was doing everything right - earning and saving. One day, I realized that I wasn’t going to be able to retire. There had to be an end game to this journey. Optional cut: So, we’re hoping and praying and it’s like, subconsciously, well we will worry about that when we cross that bridge. The formula is that you have to have a period where your money has to grow. Investing and teaching investing became my passion.

Optional cut: When I found out that we know nothing about money and the simplicity of how it works.

MS:What do we need to do to have generational wealth?

PB: Optional cut: Thank you for that question. Here is my crusade: life insurance. My parents and great-

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The insurance man always got his money. The foundation of any financial plan is having the right kind of life insurance. Wealthy people know what kind of life insurance to purchase.

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Dear Alma, I’m in my 50s, twice divorced, with no children. I have a demanding job that keeps me busy and seriously disrupts my social life. I’ve been dating a man I met in the office. Things are going really well and we agreed to take the next step and meet each other’s family.

When we met my family all went well. We recently attended one of his family gatherings. While there, I met his sister. He loves his sister and they have a really close relationship.

Here’s the issue, after we met and he walked away, she was really mean to me and implied that I was not her brother’s type of woman and I should not expect a relationship from our friendship. I was shocked, to put it mildly. She was totally crazy with it. I like him and I don’t want to end our relationship. Should I tell him what his sister said? If I do tell him, how should I do it? Thank you, I can’t wait to hear your take on this.

Sister Problems Dear Sister Problems, I’m clutching my pearls right now. Are you serious? What the what?

And you let her walk away without tripping her down the stairs?

OK, maybe that’s just what I would have done.

Well, she tried to check the wrong one, because you’re just not having it.

Did you hear me? Hold on a minute, while I turn on my desk fan. I’m not sure if I’m mad as H-Edouble hockey sticks or just having a hot flash.

To answer your question: No, don’t

mention a thing to the man you’re dating. You can handle “Sista Shady.”

Continue down your path with this special guy and see where it leads. Check yourself periodically to make sure it doesn’t become a competition with his sister, because you know how we can be.

Have fun, do your thing, and if this becomes serious, you know who’s peeping in your window.

Give her something to watch, because you know how we can be.

Let me remind you: this relationship is between you and him, and no one else. If he proposes and marriage is in your future, then it’s time for the discussion.

Again, don’t mention his sister specifically, just confide and confirm with each other that neither family members nor outsiders are ever welcome to impede or deliver any ‘ish that could potentially come between the two of you.

Something tells me, he won’t be surprised by the conversation.

Seems to me she’s worried that the relationship she has with her brother will change, if he has a special woman in his life.

That’s a conversation that should take place between him and her, not you and her.

Clearly, she’s got it twisted. I don’t think this is her first sister-brother rodeo, so there’s no need to worry right now.

However, before you say “I do,” you need to let her know her cowgirl clowning ain’t never gonna be welcome in your barnyard of blessed assurance!

Alma Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@ gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

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waii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont and Wisconsin observe this day, but it is not a paid holiday.

In a report released by the Lakota People’s Law Project, the plight of our Indigenous brothers and sisters continues to be a battle.

“Indigenous Peoples’ fight for recognition and respect has been a centuries-long process that raises the need to acknowledge the ongoing genocide of Indigenous peoples. Tribes, intertribal organizations, and allies constantly work together to bring awareness to the ongoing issues affecting Native Peoples throughout Turtle Island - such as land reclamation, land acknowledgement, rebuilding of Native nations, and the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples.”

It’s interesting that Turtle Island is the name many native American cultures refer to North America, and the turtle is a symbol of life and earth.

I’ve also heard “turtle” used to describe a great man who was born on October 12, 1932.

Dick Gregory would often say, “I’m like a turtle — hard on the outside, soft on the inside, and always willing to stick my neck out!”

Which brings me to my truth.

Actually it’s kind of ironic to talk about Dick Gregory and Indigenous People sharing a day of recognition.

At his Homegoing celebration, members of several nations came to pay tribute to Mr. Gregory because they knew he was a true friend to the Indigenous.

And we must be friends too because we ALL know what colonization has done.

So as we pay tribute to Mr. Gregory and to Indigenous People, there are a few things we can begin with recognizing — and I am sure Mr. Gregory and our Indigenous brothers and sisters will agree: • Everything is NOT funny • Do not refer to Totem Poles (ie. “Low man on the totem pole) —they are symbolic and monuments. According

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to Alice Huang of First Nations Studies, and my sister friend Patty Talahongva - past president of the Native American Journalists Association.

Do not say “Indian Giver” — While Indian Country Today references author Thomas Hutchinson’s definition as “something for which an equivalent return is expected,” that is not how the term is used. Instead it is mostly used as it is defined in dictionaries as, “A person who gives someone something, then wants it back.”

Now I am ready for the pushback on mascot names. I just ask,”why would you use a name that people tell you is offensive to them? WHY? Don’t use Powwow when scheduling a meeting — powwows are celebration of Native heritage, art and community, says Benny Wayne Sully, a Sicangu Lakota Native.

Stop appropriating language, symbols, and traditions of Native Americans — Did you know that prior to 1978 there were federal laws preventing Native Americans from practicing their culture?

Don’t call them Indians. They are Native American, Indigenous or First Nations. OK, you say you’ve heard Natives call one another, “Indians.” Well, you have heard Black people call one another the title of Mr. Gregory’s best-seller, “Nigger.” What are you gonna do?

Stop dressing up as Natives — Race and Culture are not costumes Don’t say you’re Native if you aren’t enrolled in a tribe — I don’t care how high your cheekbones are!

There’s so much more to learn. I could go on, but in the spirit of our ancestors and Mr. Gregory; do the research. We all really need to learn about ALL people and we could be on our way to making this world a better place.

Begin today with respect.

Learn more about Indigenous people and govern yourself accordingly.

If not, you’re just another “Pretendian!”

Rev. David E. Wilson signs the covenant of agreement as ministers from the IMA board look on with Anwar Kazi, CEO of At Your Door Labs, LLC, the projects managing organization Credit: Texas Metro News, LE “Lilly” Brown, Staff photographer

Healthcare Clinics from page 1 Leadership of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) and the community-based nonprofit, Health Momentum, gathered at Dallas’ Doubletree Hotel Monday to sign an agreement that will provide pilot clinics in IMA-affiliated churches.

In this partnership that includes federally certified healthcare providers; Our Home Test LLC and At Your Door Labs, LLC, clinics will be constructed to federal specs to meet federal standards.

According to Lorna Lizotte, founder and managing director of Health Momentum; the lack of accessible health clinics has created disparaging inequality in Dallas County.

“In Dallas County, boys in zip code 75204 have an average household income of $105,000 per year and they live to about 90 on average.”

In the southern sector, the numbers are not that impressive, said Lizotte.

“However, towards the southern part of the county in zip code 75215, the average household income is $41,000 and the boys live to be about 63,” she continued. “The IMA churchbased clinics will provide access to affordable, comprehensive, holistic care that can positively impact health outcomes for the community.”

Rev. David E. Wilson, CEO and president of the IMA and Pastor of Greater Cornerstone

Baptist Church said that the IMA is answering the call to help through this innovative partnership.

“Given how impactful the coronavirus has been across the globe, and especially across low-income communities of color, this wellness challenge is a clear mandate that leadership must connect resources to improve health outcomes for the least well among us.”

The Reverend was joined by Dallas City Councilman Adam McGough of District 10, who pledged to provide fiscal support to IMA to further expand their reach while IMA will be responsible for “amplifying the initiative and mobilizing their vast network of religious officials and constituents who are committed to equitable, safe, and effective healthcare.”

Lorna Lizotte talks about the importance of the ceremony and partnership between IMA, At Your Door Labs, and her organization, Health Momentum.

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“We aren’t looking to send a message,” Mavs owner Mark Cuban told Texas Metro News in an email. “We just want to use the best information available to us at this point to help us put in procedures that keep our fans as safe as we reasonably can.

“Nothing is infallible when it comes to covid, but we try as best we can.”

The Mavericks begin their 2021 season with a pair of pre-season home games at the American Airlines Center against the Utah Jazz and L.A. Clippers on Wednesday Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Fans will have to submit their negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the game or vaccination card through MavsCheckin.com starting October 1st.

A face mask will also be required for everyone over the age of 2, in accordance with the Dallas County mask order. A COVID-19 vaccine or negative test will not be required for those under the age of 12.

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The full protocols to attend Dallas Mavs games this season are below: Health Screening Precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the health and safety of you, fellow fans, staff, and players.

You and your guests of ALL AGES must comply to (1) of following entry requirements, unless under the age of 12 and NOT seated within 15 feet of the court.

1. Proof of negative COVID-19 RAPID TEST from a licensed facility within 48 hours of attending event.

You can find your nearest testing facility by going to the Dallas County website here.

2. Proof last dose of COVID-19 VACCINE was received at least 14 days prior to event by presenting CDC vaccination card.

Beginning October 1, 2021, you will be able to easily upload the desired documents and check-in by following the steps on MavsCheckin.com for

seamless entry into the arena.

If you do not have access to a smart phone, all attendees must bring a printed or digital copy of negative test results or physical COVID-19 vaccination card.

AAC staff will be at each door checking proof of negative tests and/or vaccination and denying entry to those non-compliant with these requirements.

Mask Policy In accordance with the Dallas County mask order, masks (covering your nose and mouth) are required and enforced for all fans ages 2 and up, unless actively eating or drinking in assigned seat, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Fan Safety Guidelines • Cashless transactions at all points of sale, including concession stands, bars, and merchandise stands.

• Bags and purses will not be permitted, with the exception of wallet size clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5".

All bags are subject to x-ray inspection.

Mobile Tickets & Parking Passes Dallas Mavericks tickets and pre-purchased parking passes will again be fully mobile this season. You can access your tickets and passes through the Dallas Mavs app or your Ticketmaster account.

at Arlington’s Twice as Funny Comedy Lounge, 1010 N. Collins St. Tickets are between $20 and $35. To purchase tickets, click here: https://twiceasfunnycomedylounge.seatengine.com/ shows/153690 The week culminates with the football matchup between the two universities.

The game will be played at 4 p.m., Saturday in Globe Life Park, in Arlington. Game tickets are $20.

Tickets are available for purchase at The Dock bookshop , 6637 Meadowbrook Drive, in Fort Worth. For more information, call (817) 457-5700 or email info@thedockbookshop.com.

concession stands, bars, and merchandise stands.

Dallas opens the 2021 regular season on the road on Oct. 21st against the Atlanta Hawks. Their first two home games will come against instate rivals Houston and San Antonio on Oct. 26 and 28, respectively, at 7:30 p.m.

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fundraiser, contact organizers at (214) 212-2927.

Click here for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com /e/2021-fairway-rivalry-scholarship -golf-tournament-tickets-168886330561?aff=ebdssbeac Friday night, comedians Joe Torry, who played the character Chicago in 1993’s Poetic Justice, Damon Williams, who has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Kelly Kellz of HBO’s All Def Comedy and Junior, of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, all will headline a comedy revue.

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Black Wealth Weekend Presented by Chase at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, 650 S. Griffin St. Fri. 8 pm, Sat 8:30 am Sun 11 am. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3ov9vu3.

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Dallas Theatre Center Presents Cake Ladies at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. Tickets & Times: 214-522-8499. Now thru10-17.

11th Annual SUAF-Dallas Chapter Founders’ Golf Tournament, Riverside Golf Club, 3000 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Prairie 7 am-10 pm.

Dallas Theatre Center Presents Tiny Beautiful Things at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. Tickets & Times: 214-522-8499. Now thru 10-17.

Summer Series at Heritage Village by Rooftop Cinema Club. Hocus Pocus & House Party. 7:30 & 9:45 pm.1609 Park Ave. Tickets: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/dallas/

Screams A Halloween Theme Park, Fri & Sat nights, 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie.

Tickets: www.screamspark. com. Now thru 10-30.

S’mores & Spooky Stories at Samuell Farm Sunnyvale, 100 E. US 80 Frontage Rd. Mesquite.

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Comedy Show Arlington Feat: Joe Torry and more at Arlington’s Twice as Funny Comedy Lounge, 1010 Collins St. Tickets: 844-441-1131.

Texas Mobile Institute, “The Politics of Food: Health Disparities and the Epidemic of Food Insecurity in Texas.” Host: Yvette Blair-Lavallais. Virtual @ VDSTheoJustice Facebook. com. Thu: 6-8 pm CST. Fri: 10 am-12:30 pm CST.

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OCTOBER 7 Summer Series at Heritage Village by Rooftop Cinema Club. Mean Girls and A Quiet Place Part II. 7:30 & 9:45 pm. 1609 Park Ave. Dallas, Tickets: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/dallas/ Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents a Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg feat: Denyce Graves at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. 7:30 pm. bit. ly/3iwcejc.

2021 Yes Summit A Virtual event Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education. 9 am- 12 pm. Reg: bit.ly/3lFKYPT Summer Series at Heritage Village by Rooftop Cinema Club. Shrek & Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood 7:30 & 9:45 pm.1609 Park Ave. Tickets: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/dallas/ TXOU Black Alumni Watch Party and Day Party at NineFortyFive Dallas, 15275 Addison Rd. 10 am-5 pm.

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2021 College Fair at Arlington Independent School District Arts and Athletics Complex, 1001 E. Division St., Arlington. 10 am-3 pm.

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The Official 2021 OU/TX, Black Alumni Weekend + Watch Party at Local Tap & Table, 3333 Harry Hines Blvd. #100, Dallas. 10 am-4 pm. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3FgKFns.

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Four Girls and a Guy at Cedar Hill Farmers Market, 300 Houston St. Cedar Hill. 9am-1 pm.

Sundays “The World According to Drew” with Andrew Whigham, III 8-10 am CDT.

Tuesdays “DOC SHEP SPEAKS SHOW” with Dr. Felicia Shepherd, 11 am CDT,

Food Truck Night 2021! 1689 Bandera Dr, Carrollton, 6-9 pm.

WizKid: Made In Lagos Tour at South Side Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. 8 pm Tickets: www.

Ticketmaster.com Arlington Showdown Classic SU vs. TSU at Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way. 4 pm. bit. ly/3l8TMyw

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Summer Series at Heritage Village by Rooftop Cinema Club. Ratatouille 7:30 & 9:45 pm.1609 Park Ave. Tickets: rooftopcinemaclub.com/dallas/ AVF Breast Cancer Survivor Success Stories presented by A Vision Fair & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2-3:30 pm CST. Virtual via Zoom: https://bit. ly/2WeyENM FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP: Completing your FAFSA, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Delta Omicron Omega Chapter. 3 pm CDT Reg: https:// bit.ly/3icmMDL Fall Music Safari presented by East Kessler Park Neighborhood Association On Eastus Dr, Dallas All Star Legends Hip Hop at Fair Park Music Hall, 909 1st St. Dallas.

6-9 pm. Tickets: bit.ly/3itFnv1.

Oak Cliff Thrives with Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce. 6-7:30 pm. Tickets: oakcliffchamber. org/oak-cliff-thrive.

Real Conversations with Dr. Lynn Richardson by AARP Black Community On AARPBlackCommunity Facebook Live 12 pm CDT. 2021 Pastors Luncheon, Virtual Zoom Conference. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Starksy Wilson. RSVP by: Thu, 10-7 Reg: https://bit.ly/3CmkCZY 11:30 am-1 pm. CDT. Summer Series at Heritage Village by Rooftop Cinema Club. The Great Gatsby. 7:30 pm.1609 Park Ave. Tickets: https://rooftopcinemaclub. com/dallas/ iCSI Customer Service Excellence Workshop - Customer Service in the New Norm by the City of DeSoto. 9 am Contact: Lakeisha Raynor at lraynor@dcccd.edu.

Hollywood Hernandez Live!

With Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez Special Guest: Valerie Wooten on Roku TV on the WPS TV channel at 8pm and Hollywood Live YouTube Channel.

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OCTOBER 11 Summer Series at Heritage Village by Rooftop Cinema Club. Top Gun. 7:30 pm. 1609 Park Ave. Tickets: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/dallas/.

Summer Series at Heritage Village by Rooftop Cinema Club. Zombieland. 7:30 pm.1609 Park Ave. Tickets: rooftopcinemaclub.com/dallas.

H.E.R. at The Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Performance Pl. Grand Prairie. 8 pm. Tickets: AXS.com.

Zion’s Braiding School 5 days Braiding Class, 5501 Broadway Blvd. # 112, Garland. Select Day and Time: https://bit.ly/3mi1RQY.

OCTOBER 12 Dallas County Young Democrats, October Meeting at Four Corners Brewing Co. 1311 S. Ervay St. 6-8 pm.

Soul Line Dance Tuesday-Live! Virtual, host BE Creative Arts Center. 7 pm CDT Reg: www.becreativeartscenter.com FREE. Wednesdays “I was just thinking...” with Norma Adams-Wade, 11 am- 1 pm. CDT.

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OCTOBER 14 SoulJazz Thursdays Feat: Natural Change Band. Hosted by Sandaga 813, 813 Exposition Ave. 8 pm-12 am. Visit: www.sandaga813.com.

Thursdays “The Connection” with Debra BrownSturns, 7 pm. CDT.

Fridays “From Marva with Love” with Marva Sneed, 11 am-1 pm CDT.

The Whole Food Plant-Based Cooking Demo, Facebook live @ AARP Michigan 1 pm CDT. Reg: https://bit.ly/3kQuMMq. The Great Taste of Grapevine at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, 1800 Hwy 26 E., 5:30-8:30 pm. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3l8iRtq. Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce Presents a Business Expo at Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. 9 am-2 pm.

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HONORABLE INGRID MICHELLE WARREN A mentor and dynamic woman, Judge Ingrid Warren has always been superb and she is the Presiding Judge of Dallas County Probate Court No. 2.

A graduate of Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, Judge Ingrid Warren received a BS degree from Texas A&M University and a JD from the University of Texas School of Law. Prior to her election, she worked in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas; as a Law Clerk to the Hon. Steven A. Felsenthal; Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C., Bankruptcy Associate; Salomon Smith Barney, Financial Consultant; Mahomes Bolden & Warren, Shareholder; and IWarren, P.C., Shareholder. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Judge Warren is also a member of the State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association; Dallas Branch NAACP; Dallas Estate Planning Council; J.L. Turner Legal Association; State Bar of Texas; YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation Board; Texas Center for the Judiciary; and National College of Probate Judges.

DOMINIQUE BRYANT-HOWELL Dominique Bryant-Howell is an entrepreneur, financial advisor, women’s life coach, and an executive in the healthcare industry.

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her work in the nonprofit sector. An advocate for physical and mental health, she is making a lasting impact in areas of wellness, relationships, family, and finances. A Dallas native, she is a wife, mother and grandmother. Dominique is focused on body health, wellness, and financial well-being.

AMANDA FITZPATRICK Possessing more than talent and brains, in December 2013, Amanda FItzpatrick beat out thousands of nominees and was named by D Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas.”

Amanda Fitzpatrick is an award winning journalist and news manager with 18 years of experience in television news, and most recently as a communications manager as the Public Information Officer and Communications Manager for the City of Durham, Police Department. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a BS degree in communication and was VP of the Pi Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and President of the NAACP student chapter. Before working in Dallas at NBC5, she was a reporter at the ABC station in her hometown of Raleigh-Durham, NC. and during her career she also enjoyed stints at WALB, WCSC, Disney ABC, WTVD, WWAY, WCCB, CW33, WFAA. A wife and mother and active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Amanda enjoys speaking to students and mentoring young journalists. And people love her!

JUDGE LELA MAYS Judge Lela Lawrence Mays is the presiding Judge of the 283rd Judicial District Court, having jurisdiction in Dallas County over all felony level criminal cases.

Judge Lela Lawrence Mays is known for being fair, hardworking and passionate. She also has that warm spirit and beautiful smile. Among her many stellar moments in history, she established the Successful Treatment of Addiction Through Collaboration (S.T.A.C.) Court, providing judicial oversight and directional guidance for over 250 felony probationers in a post-adjudication, drug-treatment court. The judge began her work in specialty courts in DIVERT court in 2002 and established and presided over the I.I.P. Court, Intensive Intervention Program from 20072009. A member of St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church for over 30 years, she received her law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Hailing from Austin, TX, she attended Lyndon B. Johnson High School, and the University of Houston, Judge Lela is a legacy and dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

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Sharon Trimble Beard is a born leader who believes in community service. A graduate of Dallas’ Skyline Career Development Center, ranking 36th in a class of 1,997, she received her BA degree from University of North Texas majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Design and later received her Masters in Human Relations and Business. Lady Sharon completed post graduate work at SMU and has a grant writing certification from Amber University. The owner of Human Resources Innovative Services, Lady Sharon serves as HR Director for the Area Council of Girl Scouts of USA. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Managers, Fort Worth Society for Human Resources Management Association, National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, National Association of Female Executives, and North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency. A member of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, she is also a member of NCNW, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, NAACP, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, and an African American Repertory Theater volunteer.

GWEN HUBBARD DANIELS Gwen Hubbard Daniels is a former Technical Writer/Supervisor at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas; where she worked for 39 years.

A graduate of Lincoln High School in Dallas, Gwen Hubbard Daniels studied Biology at Texas Woman's University. Gwen also received a BA degree in Biblical Studies from Newburgh College.

Currently residing in Garland; Gwen is a past president of the South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club. In 2019 she was inducted into the Club’s Hall of Fame. Gwen is the Unit Historian for the Garland NAACP. Celebrating 51 years of marriage this year. She’s a mother and grandmother of five.

Gwen is a member of Kaiser Street Baptist Church in Garland. A freelance writer, Gwen is also an American Cancer Society volunteer and ACS Speaker's Bureau volunteer. Gwen is a life member - NAACP Garland Texas Branch Executive Committee; life member - South Dallas Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc.; and, life member - National Association of Negro Bus. & Prof. Women’s Clubs, Inc. ATTY. CYNTHIA GOODE WORKS Cynthia Goode Works is the Managing Partner, The Law Office of Cynthia Goode Works, LLC and Trial Advocacy Consultant based in the Washington, DC - Baltimore MD. Cynthia Goode Works graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree socio-

logy, received her law degree from American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) and a Master of Laws, (L.L.M) in Trial Advocacy, with highest honors, from Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law.. A criminal defense attorney, law professor and advocacy consultant, Cynthia Goode

Works was recently selected as the Director of the Stephen S. Weinstein Advocacy Program at AUWCL. She has a solid background in the academic arena, having held faculty appointments at George Mason University School of Law, Howard University School of Law, and AUWCL. She served as the Director of Education for the National Legal Aid & Defender Association and Staff Attorney of the D.C. Public Defender Service. She’s a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.